Nicopolis ad Istrum - Zeus
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Nicopolis ad Istrum |
| Size (mm) |
25 |
| Weight (g) |
9.42 |
| Die Axis |
180 |
| Tariff |
4 assaria |
| Governor |
Statius Longinus |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPEL DIADOV-MENIANOC K |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed, draped and curiassed bust right |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus, Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ CTA ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠ-OΛITΩN ΠPOC IC |
Rev. Desc. |
Zeus, nude, stg. facing l., with sceptre in his l. and proffering patera in his r. hand |
Meaning |
Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus– Honouring the father god of the city |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 1328, Pick, AMNG I, p. 465, no. 1831 var; Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1, No. 3782 |
Notes: |
The two most popular poses for Zeus are seated in majesty and standing with thunderbolt in ready. This example uses a patera instead of a thunderbolt and may be interpreted as more religious in significance |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Nicopolis ad Istrum |
| Size (mm) |
27 |
| Weight (g) |
11.9 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
4 assaria |
| Governor |
Statius Longinus |
| Ob. Leg. |
K M OPPEL ANTWN DIADOVMENIAN[OC] |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed draped and curiassed bust right |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus, Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ CTATIOV ΛONΓI-NOV NIKOΠOΛIT / ΩN ΠP / OC ICTP |
Rev. Desc. |
Zeus, nude, standing frontal, head l., holding patera in r. hand and chlamys
over l. shoulder, leaning with l. hand on long sceptre |
Meaning |
Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus |
References; |
Private collection (Germany); Moushmov 1328; Pick, AMNG I, p. 465, no. 1830 var; |
Notes: |
|
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Nicopolis ad Istrum |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
9.97 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
4 assaria |
| Governor |
Statius Longinus |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPEL DIADOV-MENIANOC K |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed draped and curiassed bust right |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus, Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ CTA ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠ-OΛITΩN ΠPOC IC |
Rev. Desc. |
Zeus, nude, standing frontal, head l., holding patera in r. hand and chlamys
over l. shoulder, leaning with l. hand on long sceptre |
Meaning |
Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus |
References; |
Munzen & Medaillen GmbH Auction 16 No.377; Moushmov 1328, Pick, AMNG I, p. 465, no. 1831 var; Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1, No. 3782 |
Notes: |
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| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Nicopolis ad Istrum |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
11.5 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
4 assaria |
| Governor |
Statius Longinus |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPEL DIADOV-MENIANOC K |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed draped and curiassed bust right |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus, Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ CTATIOV ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPO / C I |
Rev. Desc. |
Zeus, nude, standing frontal, head l., holding patera in r. hand and chlamys
over l. shoulder, leaning with l. hand on long sceptre |
Meaning |
Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus |
References; |
ebay sales 2007 (AAH) (illustrated with permission) |
Notes: |
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| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Nicopolis ad Istrum |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
11.5 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
4 assaria |
| Governor |
Statius Longinus |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPEL DIADOV-MENIANOC K |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed draped and curiassed bust right |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus, Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ CTATIOV ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPO / C I |
Rev. Desc. |
Zeus, nude, standing frontal, head l., holding patera in r. hand and chlamys
over l. shoulder, leaning with l. hand on long sceptre |
Meaning |
Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus |
References; |
Collection; |
Notes: |
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