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The Ancient Coinage of Nikopolis
Including additional items for this online edition, with numbers in italics.
| NIKOPOLIS AD ISTRVM | ||||
| (town close to village called Nikiup close to Tarnovo.) | ||||
Autonomous bronze coins. | ||||
| 869 | NIKOPOLI PPOC I. - Homonoia standing with patera and cornucopiae. | |||
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| 870 | NIKOPOLIC. Bust of Athena, head right with helmet on it. Rev. : PPOC ICTRON. Bunch of grapes. Plate II 13. | |||
| 871 | NEIKOP...Juvenile head right. Rev. : PPOC...ON. An eagle with wings spread. Plate II 14. | |||
Imperial bronze coins | ||||
ANTONINUS PIUS (138 - 161 A.D.) | ||||
| Obv. | ||||
| - AVT AI ADRIA ANTWNEINOC. | ||||
| - AVT T AI ADRIAN ANTONWNINOC ANTWN...(EYCEB...C?). - His head. | ||||
| Rev. | ||||
| - NIKOPOLEITWN. | ||||
| - NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPW. | ||||
| - HGE ZHNWNOC NEIKOPOLITWN. | ||||
| - HGE ZHNWNO NEIKOPOLEI. | ||||
| 872 | Apollo Savrocton naked, standing on one foot, right hand on his breast and resting with the left hand on trunk with crawling lizard on it. Plate VI 12. | |||
| Antoninus Pius Æ 21mm of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AVT AY ADPIA ANTWNEINOC, Bare head right / NIKOPOLEITWN, Apollo Sauroktonos standing right; lizard on tree to right. Varbanov 1679. | ![]() | |||
| a. Antoninus Pius AE20 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Governor Zenon. AVT AI ADPIA ANTWNEINOC, bare head right / HGE ZHNWNOC NEIKOPOL, Apollo Sauroktonos standing left, leaning with left hand on tree on which lizard is climbing up, right hand at hip. AMNG 1225; Varbanov 1676. | ![]() | |||
| 873 | Artemis huntress standing right. Plate VI 24. | |||
| 874 | Athena with helmet standing, holding spear and shield. Plate VI 21. | |||
| 875 | Vase with 2 handles. Plate XIV 7. | |||
| 876 | Nike standing right, her right foot on a helmet (?), writing on shield, which is on a base and decorated with wreath. Plate VII 16. | |||
| 877 | Dionysos standing with cup and thyrsos; sometimes next to him - a panther. Plate VIII 4. | |||
| 878 | Figure of a woman standing, resting on a base, holding indistinct object. | |||
| 879 | River god naked, reclining half-left, holding branch, leaning from which waters flows. Plate X 9. | |||
| 880 | River god half-naked, reclining half-left, holding thyrsos, leaning on thrown down urn from which waters flows; in the margin 3 fishes. | |||
| 881 | Tyche standing with rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 29. | |||
| Antoninus Pius AE28 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AVT AY ADPIA ANTWNEINOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLEIT PROC ICT, Tyche-Fortuna standing left, holding rudder & cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
MARCUS AURELIUS (161 - 180 A.D.) | ||||
| Obv. AVPHLIOC OVHPOC KAICAP. - His head or bust. | ||||
| Rev. | ||||
| - NEIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTP. | ||||
| - HGE ZHNWNOC NEIKOPO. | ||||
| 882 | Nike standing, holding palm and wreath. Plate VII 13. | |||
| 883 | Tyche with kalathos (hat) on her head, standing, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 29. | |||
| Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar Æ 25mm of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AVPHLIOC OVHPOC KAICAP, bare headed & draped bust right, seen from behind / NEIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICT, Tyche standing left, holding rudder & cornucopiae. Pick 1228, Mionnet Supp II 358. | ![]() | |||
COMMODUS (176 - 192 A.D.) | ||||
| Obv. | ||||
| - AVT KAI MAP AVPH KOMODO. | ||||
| - AVT ANTWNEINOC KOMODOC. | ||||
| - KOMMODOC. | ||||
| - M ANTWNEINOC KOMODOC. | ||||
| - AYT K LW L AVP KOMODOC. | ||||
| - AYT KAI M KOMODO. - His head or bust. | ||||
| Rev. | ||||
| - HG M KAIK CEPBEILI NEIKOPO PROC ICT. | ||||
| - NEIKOPOL PROC ICTPWN. | ||||
| - NEIKOPO PROC ICT HGEMO KAIKI CEPBEILIAN. | ||||
| - KAIKI CEPBEILI NEIKOPOLIT PROC IC. | ||||
| 884 | Aesklepios and Hygeia standing with their attributes. Plate VI 26. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Commodus Æ28. Magistrate: Caecilius Servilianus. AVT KAI M AVPH KOMODOC, laureate head right / CEPBILEIANO NEIKOPO PPOCICTH GEM, KAIKI in ex, Hygieia standing to the left, holding serpent, facing Asklepios who stands to the right, holding serpent-entwined staff. | ![]() | |||
| 885 | Nike advancing with palm and wreath. Plate VII 14. | |||
| Commodus AE21 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Laureate head right / NIKOPOLEITWN, Nike advancing left with wreath & palm. | ![]() | |||
| 886 | She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus. | |||
| Commmodus AE21 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Laureate head right / NIKOPOLEITWN, she-wolf right suckling Romulus & Remus. | ![]() | |||
| 887 | Thanatos, Genius of death, naked, standing, cross-legged, holding with both hands inverted burning brand. Plate VII 19. | |||
| Commodus AE19 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. Laureate & cuirassed bust right / Winged Thanatos, the Greek god who personified death, stands right, leaning on a lighted torch placed upside down on an altar. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 888 | Dionysos standing with cup and thyrsos(?). Plate VIII 4. | |||
| 889 | Dioscur naked, standing right, holding spear in right hand and horse in the left hand. Plate VII 30. | |||
| 890 | Coiled serpent around an altar. | |||
| 891 | Zeus seated on a throne, holding patera and scepter; eagle below. Plate VIII 21. | |||
| Commodus AE30 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. KAI AYPH KOMODOC AY L, laureate head right / NEIKOPO ICT HGEMO, Zeus seated left, holding a scepter, with an eagle below. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 892 | The emperor on a horse, throwing at a lion. Plate VIII 35. | |||
| 893 | Figure of a naked man right, holding horn(?) and rod. | |||
| Commodus AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Laureate head right / Hermes, nude, standing right holding purse & caduceus, mantle hanging from right arm. | ![]() | |||
| 894 | Nemesis wrapped up in mantle, standing, holding rein. | |||
| Commodus AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Laureate head right / NIKOPOL PPOC IC, Nemesis standing left drawing out fold of cloak at neck. | ![]() | |||
| 895 | An eagle with wings spread and turned head. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Commodus Æ16 (Assarion). AVT A KAI KOMODOC, laureate head right / NEIKOPOLI PPOCI, eagle standing on thunderbolt, wings spread, head turned to right. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 896 | Crescent moon and a star. | |||
| 897 | River god reclining half-left, holding thyrsos, leaning on thrown down urn from which waters flow. Plate X 6. | |||
| Commodus AE28 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. Laureate head right / River God reclining left, holding a branch. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 898 | Tripod with coiled serpent around. Plate X 20. | |||
| 899 | Tyche standing with rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 29. | |||
| Commodus AE22 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. Laureate head right / Tyche (Fortuna), personifying good fortune & prosperity, stands left, holding a cornucopiae & a ship's rudder. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 900 | Tyche with kalathos (hat) on her head standing, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 29. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Commodus Æ17 (Assarion). AVT KAI AVP KOMODOC, laureate head right / NEIKOPOLI PROC ICT, turreted figure of Tyche standing left, holding cornucopia & rudder. | ![]() | |||
| 901 | Hera standing with patera and scepter. Plate XI 21. | |||
| Commodus Æ 23mm of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Laureate head right / Hera standing left, holding patera & scepter. | ![]() | |||
SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (193 - 211 A.D.) | ||||
| Obv. | ||||
| - AV KAI L OV A CEPT CEVHPOC CEB. | ||||
| - AV KAI CEP. | ||||
| - SEVHPOS P or PE | ||||
| - AV K L CEPT CEVHPOC. | ||||
| - AV KAI CE CEVHPOC. - His head or bust. | ||||
| Rev. | ||||
| - VP APOL AVCPEKOC NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPW or ICTPO. | ||||
| - VP AY GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC I or ICTPWC. | ||||
| - VP FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PROC I or ICTPW. | ||||
| - VP A OOVI TEPTVLLOY NIKOPOLIT or NIKOPO or NIKOPOL PROC I or IC. | ||||
| - NIKOPOL or NIKOPOLIT or NIKOPOLEI PROC IC | ||||
| - VP KOCK GENTIANOU NIKOPOLIT PRO ICT. | ||||
| - EVTYXOC TOIC KYPIOC NIKOPO PROC I. | ||||
| - NIKOPOLITWN PROC I or IC or ICT or ICTP. | ||||
| - Retrograde legend IC PROC NIKOPOLI. | ||||
| 902 | Apollo Sauroctonos naked, left, cross-legged, with right hand on his breast and resting with the left hand on trunk with crawling lizard on it. Plate VI 12. | |||
| 903 | Apollo naked, leaning on a tree and opina bow. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior. Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / Apollo standing left, leaning on tree. | ![]() | |||
| 904 | Apollo naked, standing, holding patera over altar in right hand and bow and his chlamys in the left hand. Plate VI 7. | |||
| 905 | Ares with helmet standing right, holding spear and shield. Plate VI 21. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTP, Ares standing right, leaning on sheild, and holding spear. | ![]() | |||
| 906 | Artemis huntress advancing right, reaching for an arrow in quiver at shoulder. Plate VI 24. | |||
| 907 | Artemis standing left with long garment, quiver on shoulder, holding brand. | |||
| 908 | Aesklepios and Hygeia standing with their attributes; with them Telesphorus standing. Plate VI 26. | |||
| 909 | Aesklepios standing, holding serpent entwined staff. Plate VI 25. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE29 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC P, laureate head right / VP AV GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN, PROC below, Asklepius standing right, head left, holding serpent-entwinded staff. | ![]() | |||
| 910 | Athena standing, holding spear and shield. Plate VI 33. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE17 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CE CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLI PPOC IC, Athena standing left holding shield resting on ground & spear resting on ground. AMNG 1365. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 911 | Athena standing in front of altar, holding patera and spear; next to her - a shield. Plate VI 30. | |||
| 912 | Athena with helmet, standing, holding in right hand patera over burning altar and spear in the left hand; next to her - a shield. | |||
| 913 | Athena with helmet, standing, holding patera and shield. | |||
| 914 | Athena standing, holding shield and spear with coiled serpent around it. Plate VI 29. | |||
| 915 | Bonus-Eventus standing, shouldering mantle, holding patera and corn-ears; next to him - an altar. | |||
| 916 | Bonus-Eventus naked, standing, holding patera and fruits. | |||
| 917 | Nike advancing, holding palm and wreath. Plate VII 13. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTP, Victory standing right holding wreath & palm. | ![]() | |||
| a. Septimius Severus AE17 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. AV KAI CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC, Nike advancing left with wreath & palm. Pick 1370, SNGCop 264. | ![]() | |||
| 918 | Nike in chariot with 4 horses, right. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE28 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Ovinus Tertullus. AVT K CEPT CEVHEPOC PEP, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / VP A OOVI TEPTVLLOV NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT, Victory galloping right in quadriga. | ![]() | |||
| 919 | Nike in chariot with 2 horses, left. Plate XIV 13. | |||
| 920 | Nike standing, resting on column and holding wreath and palm. Plate VII 17. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE23 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC CEB, laureate head right / VP AU GALLOU NIKOPOLITWN PROC I, Victory standing left, leaning on column, holding wreath & palm. | ![]() | |||
| 921 | Advancing ox. | |||
| 922 | She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus. | |||
| 923 | Vase with 2 handles. | |||
| 924 | Thanatos, Genius of Death, resting on burning inverted brand. Plate VII 19. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus Æ19 (Assarion). AV KAI CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLI PPOC ICTP, naked & winged figure of Thanatos standing facing, legs crossed, leaning on inverted flaming torch which rests of garlanded altar. | ![]() | |||
| 925 | Genius naked, standing left, holding branch in right hand. | |||
| 926 | Thanatos, Genius of Death, standing right, holding with both hands burning inverted brand leaned on altar. Plate VII 19. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC, Thanatos standing cross-legged & leaning right on inverted torch set on altar. | ![]() | |||
| 926A | Thanatos standing left holding inverted torch. Septimius Severus Æ 18mm of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Laureate head right / Winged figure of Thanatos (personification of death), holding inverted torch. | ![]() | ||
| 927 | Serapis' head. Plate VII 11. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE19 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Laureate head right / Bust of Serapis right. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 928 | Bearded head of Herakles. Plate XIV 10. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K L CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC, bearded head of Hercules right. | ![]() | |||
| 929 | Radiate head of Helios. | |||
| 930 | Bunch of grapes. | |||
| Septimius Severus, AE17, Nikopolis Ad Istrum. AV...KAI CEP, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN, bunch of grapes. | ![]() | |||
| 931 | City gate with windows. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE27 of Nikopolis. Magistrate Gallus. Laureate head right / VP AUR GALLOU NIKOPOL PROC, three story city gate, with an arched cupola, open door and windows. SGI 2124. | ![]() | |||
| 932 | Two captives with tied behind hands, seated on the ground; between them - a trophy. Plate X 21. | |||
| 933 | Two men (Severus and Caracalla?) in chariot with 4 horses; in front - advancing soldier with ensign; aside - a trophy between two seated captives. Plate VIII 33. | |||
| 934 | Demeter covered with a veil, standing, holding corn-ears and long torch. Plate VII 23. | |||
| 935 | Demeter covered with a veil, standing, holding patera and torch. | |||
| 936 | Dionysos standing with cup and thyrsos. Plate VIII 4. | |||
| 937 | Dionysos naked, standing, holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos. Plate VIII 5. | |||
| 938 | Dionysos naked, standing, holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos; panther below. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ 26mm of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Aurelius Gallus, legate. AV KA CE CEVHPOC P, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / VP AV GALLOV NIKOPOLIT PPOC I, Dionysos standing left, holding kantharos & thyrsos; panther at feet left. Mionnet Supp. II 375 var. | ![]() | |||
| 939 | Dionysos naked, standing, holding patera and bunch of grapes. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE19 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CE·-CEV..., laureate head right / NIKOPOLEITWN PPOC ICTP, Dionysos, naked, standing left, holding patera & bunch of grapes. | ![]() | |||
| 940 | Dionysos naked, standing, holding cup and bunch of grapes. | |||
| 941 | Aequitas standing with a balance and cornucopiae. Plate VIII 10. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE18 of Nikopolis ad Istruum. AV KAI CE CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTE, Aequitas standing left holding scales & scepter. | ![]() | |||
| 942 | Woman with helmet on her head, holding scepter and spear with coiled serpent around it. | |||
| 943 | Woman standing, holding patera and long spear; wheel below. | |||
| 944 | Woman with turreted crown standing, holding patera and scepter; next to her - an altar, behind - Nike laying wreath at her head and holding palm (town goddess). Plate VIII 13. | |||
| 945 | Zeus standing, holding little Nike and scepter. | |||
| 946 | Zeus naked, standing, holding patera and scepter. Plate VIII 16. | |||
| 947 | Zeus seated on a throne, holding patera and scepter. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus Æ28 (4 Assaria). Magistrate Aurelius Gallus (Consular legate). AV KAI L CE CEVHPOC P, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / VP A GALLVC PIOC NIKOPOLI PPOCICT, Zeus seated left on throne, holding patera & spear. | ![]() | |||
| 948 | Star. | |||
| 949 | Coiled snake with head up. Plate VIII 23. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus Æ 18 (Assarion). AV L CE CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT, coiled serpent, head right. | ![]() | |||
| 950 | Coiled serpent around altar. | |||
| 951 | Coiled serpent around vase, from which hanging an ear. Plate VII 36. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE24 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. AV K L CEPT CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOL..., Coiled serpent around vase, from which are hanging ears of corn. | ![]() | |||
| 952 | The emperor on galloping horse, piercing a wild boar with arrow. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE29 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC P, laureate head right / VP AVP GALLOU NIKOPOLITWN PROC I, the emperor galloping on horseback right, spearing a wild boar below. | ![]() | |||
| 953 | The emperor on horse, right. | |||
| 954 | The emperor standing with spear and parazunium, kicking seated barbarian with his right leg. Plate VII 25. | |||
| 955 | The emperor standing left, offering a sacrifice over burning altar and hoilding scepter; behind - Nike laying wreath at his head and holding palm. Plate VIII 26. | |||
| 956 | The emperor laureate, with armour and mantle, standing, holding the globe and scepter. Plate VIII 31. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE27 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Magistrate Gallus. AV K CEPT CEVEPOC, laureate head right / VP AV GALL8 NIKOPOLITWN PRO CIC, Septimius, laureate, standing facing in military garb, holding orb & scepter. | ![]() | |||
| 957 | The emperor in military dress, standing, holding Nike and scepter. | |||
| 958 | The emperor on galloping horse, right. | |||
| 958A | Emperor in quadriga right, led by Virtus, trophy above. Septimius Severus Æ 26mm of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Aurelius Gallus, legate. AV KA CE CEVHPOC P, laureate head right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLIT PPOC ICTP, Septimius, holding eagle tipped scepter, in walking quadriga driven by a draped figure right, two attendants behind horses, trophy in background with two captives seated at the base, Victory on side panel of quadriga, quadriga being led by Virtus who holds a short sword & vexillum over his shoulder. Pick 1327. | ![]() | ||
| 959 | The emperor and Domna standing and handing over their hands. Plate IX 1. | |||
| 960 | Cybele with turreted crown seated on a throne between 2 lions, holding patera and resting on drum. Plate IX 5. | |||
| 961 | Cybele with turreted crown seated on a lion running right, holding drum and rod. Plate IX 2. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus Æ27 (4 Assaria). ca A.D. 200-211. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. AVT L CEPTI CEVHPOC P, laureate bust right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC I, Kybele holding shield & spear, riding on back of lion running right. | ![]() | |||
| 962 | Homonoia standing in front of an altar, holding patera and cornucopiae. Plate IX 8. | |||
| 963 | Homonoia standing with patera and cornucopiae. Plate IX 6. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC, Homonoia standing left holding patera & cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
| 964 | Homonoia with kalathos (hat) on her head, standing, holding patera and cornucopiae. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus Æ17 (Assarion). AV CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLI PPOCI, Homonoia standing left, holding patera & cornucopia. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 965 | Carakala and Geta laureate - face to face, wearing mantle and handing over their hands. | |||
| 966 | Cybele seated on a lion, holding scepter and drum. Plate IX 2. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ 29mm of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Flavius Ulpianus. Laureate head right / Cybele facing, head right, in turreted crown & holding tympanum & scepter, riding right on leaping lion. | ![]() | |||
| 967 | Cista from which are hanging bunches of grapes, serpent coiling around it. Plate IX 13. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ 18mm of Moesia, Nikopolis. AV KAI CEVHPO, laureate head right / NIKOPOLIT PROCICTPON, basket overflowing with fruits. | ![]() | |||
| 968 | Basket with fruits. Plate IX 15. | |||
| 969 | Snake emerging from cista. Plate IX 14. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLIT PPOC ICT(PON?), snake emerging from cista mystica. | ![]() | |||
| 970 | Herakles' club. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE18 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. AV KAI CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLIT PROCIC around large club. AMNG 1425. | ![]() | |||
| 971 | Laurel wreath. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CEP, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC I around laurel wreath. | ![]() | |||
| 972 | Advancing lion. Plate IX 16. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLI PPOC around, ICTPO below, lion advancing right. | ![]() | |||
| a. Septimius Severus AE18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / lion advancing right. | ![]() | |||
| b. Septimius Severus, AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CE CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLIT around, PPOC IC below, lion advancing left. | ![]() | |||
| 973 | Minerva standing with patera and spear. | |||
| 974 | Naked man, standing, holding patera in his right hand and in the left hand - crook. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTP, Apollo, naked, standing left holding patera & branch. | ![]() | |||
| 975 | The legend in 3 lines in laurel wreath. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ 28mm of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Legate Aurelius Gallus. AV K L CEPTI CEVHPOC P, laureate & cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLIT PPOC I, laurel wreath, with four medallions, containing EV/TVXWC/TOIC KV/PIOIC. Pick 1344cf. | ![]() | |||
| 976 | Nemesis standing with scales and arshin. Plate IX 22. | |||
| 977 | Nemesis standing with patera and arshin; wheel below. | |||
| 978 | Nemesis standing, her right hand in front of her face, holding parazonium in the left hand; shouldering mantle; next to her - wheel. Plate IX 24. | |||
| 979 | Nemesis standing shouldering mantle, holding arshin or scepter; wheel below. | |||
| 980 | Eagle with wings spread, standing over thunderbolt, sometimes holding wreath in its beak. | |||
| 981 | Eagle on a base between 2 ensigns. Plate IX 32. | |||
| 982 | Eagle over altar, holding wreath in its beak. | |||
| 983 | Eagle standing with turned head. Plate IX 32. | |||
| 984 | Eagle with wings spread, standing over globe, holding wreath in its beak. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE27 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K L CEPT CEVHPOC, laureate head right / VP AYP GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PPOC I, eagle standing facing on globe, head right, wreath in its beak. | ![]() | |||
| 985 | Peacock with turned head. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE16 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K M CEP - CEVHPOC, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / NIKOPOLIT PPOC ICTP, peacock standing facing (on club?), head right, with tail feathers displayed. AMNG 1415. | ![]() | |||
| 986 | Crescent moon with 1 or more stars. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus Æ17 (Assarion). AV KAI CE CEVHPOC, laureate bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPO, crescent & four stars. SNGCop 269. | ![]() | |||
| a. Septimius Severus Æ 17mm of Moesia, Nikopolis. AV KAI CE CEVHPO, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROCICT, star in crescent moon. AMNG 1436v. | ![]() | |||
| 987 | Priapus standing, naked, pointing with right hand at his enormous penis, which characterize him. Plate IX 37. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ17 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. AVT CEPT CEVHPO, laureate head right / NIKOPOLI TWN PROCIC, ithyphallic Priapus standing left. | ![]() | |||
| 988 | Priapus standing raising his tog with both hands to show his penis. Plate IX 34. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE19 of Nikopolis. AV K LI CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLI PRO CIC (retrograde), Priapus standing right exposing his penis. | ![]() | |||
| 989 | Cock (rooster) right, wants to peck standing serpent. | |||
| 990 | Cornucopiae with emerging corn-ears and coiled serpent around it. | |||
| 991 | River god seated, reaching for tree with one of the hands and with the other leaning on urn from which waters flow. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE28 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC, River god reclining left on jug from which river waters flow, behind, the legs of a muscular person (Hercules?) striding right. | ![]() | |||
| 992 | River god (Rositsa) reclining half-left, holding cornucopiae or thyrsos, leaning on urn from which waters flow. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE28 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC, River god, holding cornucopiae, reclining left on jug from which river waters flow. | ![]() | |||
| 993 | River god reclining half-left, holding oar and leaning on urn from which waters flow; below - prow. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE25 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. AV K L CEPT CEVHPOC P, laureate head right / VP AYP GALLOV NIKOPOLIT PPOC ICTP, River God reclining left on overturned urn, resting arm on prow of galley & holding water plants in form of cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
| 994 | River god half-naked, seated next to a river and resting on trunk, holding thyrsos. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ17 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. AV KAI CE CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOR O LI, river god Danube reclining left with cornucopia & water spilling from urn, RPOCIC in ex. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 995 | Serapis standing, in the right hand holding poppy over Cerberus at his feet, and in the left hand - scepter. | |||
| 996 | Building looking like gate with 2 lateral wings; from above other building with columns and 3 triangular shields or pediments. Plate X 16. | |||
| 997 | Building with columns. | |||
| 998 | Tripod with coiled serpent around. Plate X 20. | |||
| 999 | Tyche standing with rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 19. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE21 of Nikopolis ad Istrum, Magistrate Ulpian. (AV KAI A CE)-CEVHPOC P, laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from back / V FL OVLPIA P NIKOPOLIT-PPOC I, Tyche-Fortuna standing left, holding rudder & cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
| a. Septimus Severus AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CE CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC, Fortuna standing left holding rudder & cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
| 1000 | Tyche standing, holding patera over altar. Plate X 32. | |||
| 1001 | Tyche with kalathos (hat) on her head, holding rudder set on globe and cornucopiae. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ 28mm of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. AV K L CEPT CEVHP PEP, laureate head right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLIT PPOC ICTP, Tyche-Fortuna standing left, holding rudder set on globe & cornucopiae. Pick 1319/1318, Mionnet Supp II 383 var. | ![]() | |||
| 1002 | Naked figure, standing, sholdering left chlamys, holding patera and crook. | |||
| 1003 | Figure standing on one leg, resting with left hand on trunk, the right hand is down. | |||
| 1004 | Hades-Serapis with kalathos (hat) seated left, his right hand is over Cerberus, who is next to him, and holding in the left hand scepter. Plate X 15. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Legate Pollenius Auspex. Serapis seated left, hand over Cerberus to left, holding scepter. | ![]() | |||
| 1005 | Harpokratus naked, standing, shouldering mantle, his right hand in front of his mouth, holding cornucopiae in left hand. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE16 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AY K L CEP CEYHPOC, laureate bust right / NIKOPOL PPOC IC, Harpokrates advancing left, nude except for mantle draped over an arm, holding hand before mouth & cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
| 1006 | Hera standing in front of altar, holding patera and scepter. Plate XI 24. | |||
| 1007 | Hera standing with patera and scepter; peacock below. Plate XI 22. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE19 of Nikopolis Ad Istrvm, Legate Gentianus. AV K L CEP-CEVHPOC P, laureate head right / VP KOCK GENTIANOV NIKOPOLITWN, Hera standing left with patera & scepter, peacock at foot to left. | ![]() | |||
| 1008 | Hera standing with patera and scepter. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus Æ 18-20 (Assarion). AV KAI CEVHPO, laureate bust right / NIKOPOLIT PPOCICT, Hera standing left, holding long torch & patera. | ![]() | |||
| 1009 | Herakles naked, standing, holding club, bow and lion's skin. Plate XI 11. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE27 of Nikopolis. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. AV K L C CEVHPOC, laureate head right / VP AV GALLOU NIKOPOLITWN PRO C, Hercules standing right, leaning on club, holding bow in front of him. | ![]() | |||
| a. Septimius Severus AE27 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Pollenius Auspex. AV KAI CEP CEVEHPOC. laureate head right / VPA POL AVCPIKOC NIKOPOLI PROC, Hercules standing right with club, lion skin & bow, hunting (the Stymphalian birds). | ![]() | |||
| 1010 | Herakles naked, standing strangling the Nemean lion. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE18 of Nikopolis, Moesia. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PPOC I, Hercules wrestling the Namean Lion right. | ![]() | |||
| a. Septimius Severus AE26 of Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC, laureate head right / VP AV GALLOV . NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC, Hercules standing right, strangling the Nemaean lion, club behind. | ![]() | |||
| 1011 | Herakles standing left, holding club. | |||
| 1012 | Herakles naked, standing, holding patera, club and lion's skin. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ 19mm of Nikopolis. AV K CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLEITWN PROCIC, Hercules standing left with patera & lion skin. | ![]() | |||
| 1013 | Herakles standing with club and lion's skin. Plate XI 10. | |||
| 1014 | Herakles restraining the Cretan Bull, which is running left. Plate XIII 15. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE28 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. AV K CEP CEVHPOC, laureate head right / VP AV GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPW, Hercules subduing the Cretan Bull left, bow in ex. | ![]() | |||
| 1015 | Herakles naked, standing right, right hand on the waist, holding in left hand club with wrapped lion's skin around. Plate XI 13. | |||
| 1016 | Hermes naked, standing mantle over his left hand, holding purse and caduceus. Plate XI 2. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE28 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC, laureate draped bust right / VP AV GALLOU NIKOPOLITWN PRO CIC, Hermes standing left with purse & caduceus, mantle draped over arm. AMNG 1302. | ![]() | |||
| 1017 | Hermes naked, standing with purse and caduceus. | |||
| Septimius Severus Æ 18mm of Nikpolis ad Istrum. AV KAI CEP CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTPW, Hermes standing left, wearing petasos, holding purse & caduceus. BMC 11. | ![]() | |||
| 1018 | Hermes naked, standing with purse and caduceus; next to him - cock (rooster). Plate XI 3. | |||
| Septimus Severus AE14 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV CE CEVEHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLI PPOC ICT, Hermes standing facing, head left, holding purse & caduceus, rooster at his feet. | ![]() | |||
| 1019 | Hermes naked, standing with purse and caduceus; in front of him - ram. Plate XI 4. | |||
| 1020 | Hygeia feeding snake in patera. Plate XI 9. | |||
| 1021 | A temple with 4 columns and in the middle Aesklepios holding serpent entwined staff. Plate XI 26. | |||
| Septimius Severus AE28 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. AV K L CEP CEVHPOC, laureate head right / VP AV GALLOU NIKOPOLITWN PRO CIC, tetrastyle temple with Asklepios within leaning on serpent staff. | ![]() | |||
| a. Septimius Severus AE18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K LI CE CEVHPOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PRO CI, tetrastyle temple peaked root, Asklepios' staff within. | ![]() | |||
| 1022 | Young man, standing, his left hand is over his head, holding spear in right hand. | |||
| 1023 | Young man (Hemus - Old Mountain) seated left on a rock, looking right, his right hand is over his head, holding branch in the left hand. Next to the rock passing stag; in the margin AIMOC. | |||
SEVERUS & JULIA DOMNA. | ||||
| 1025 | AY K L CE CEVHPOC. Septimius' head right. Rev. : NICOPOLIT PROC IC - IO DO NICOPOLITON PROC IC. Domna's head right. Plate XIV 4. | |||
| Septimius Severus & Julia Domna Æ 16mm of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K L CE CEVHPOC, laureate head of Septimius right / DOMNA NIKOPOLIT PRO, Draped bust of Domna right. AMNG 1448v. | ![]() | |||
SEVERUS & CARACALLA. | ||||
| 1025 | AY K L CEP CEVHPOC P AV K M AVPH AN...Their busts. Rev. : YPA O...TVLLOV NICOPOLI PROC I. Herakles naked, standing, holding in his right hand club and bow and lion's skin in the left hand. Plate XI 12. | |||
Julia Domna (wife of S. Severus). | ||||
| - IOVLIA DOMNA CEBACTH. | ||||
| - TEA DOMNA CEBACTH or CEBACT. | ||||
| - IOVLIA DOMNA CEB or CE. - Her head or bust. | ||||
| Rev. : VP L AV POLITON PROC ICT. | ||||
| - VP L OOVONI TEPTVLLOV NICOPOLITON PROC ICT. | ||||
| - NICOPOLIT or NICOPOLITWN PROC ICTPWN or ICT or ICTP. | ||||
| 1026 | Athena standing, holding long spear with coiled serpent around it and shield resting on a column. Plate VI 29. | |||
| 1027 | Athena with helmet and aegis standing left, holding inverted spear and shield, leaning on a base. | |||
| 1028 | Aphrodite bashful naked, one of her hands is on her breast and the other - in front. Plate VII 8. | |||
| 1029 | Aphrodite naked, standing, with folded arms on her breast, next to her - Eros winged with bow and patera. Plate VII 7. | |||
| 1030 | Bonus-Eventus standing with patera and corn-ears. | |||
| 1031 | Vase with two handles. | |||
| 1032 | Ox advancing left. Plate XIV 12. | |||
| Julia Domna AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. IOVLIA DOMNA CEBACTH, draped bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPWN, bull advancing left. | ![]() | |||
| 1033 | Dionysos naked, standing, wearing shoes, holding in his right hand bunch of grapes over panther and in the left hand - thyrsos. | |||
| Julia Domna AE27 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. IVLIA DOMNA CEBACTH, draped bust right / VPA AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTP, Dionysos standing left, naked except for his boots, holding bunch of grapes over panther to left & thyrsus in right hand. | ![]() | |||
| 1034 | Dionysos standing, holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos. Plate VIII 5. | |||
| 1035 | Domna on a horse, throwing at wild boar with short spear. | |||
| 1036 | Domna standing, holding patera over burning altar; behind - Nike placing a wreath on her head. | |||
| 1037 | Aequitas standing with scales and scepter. | |||
| 1038 | Eros winged on a lion, holding brand. | |||
| 1039 | Woman with turreted crown standing left, holding scepter and patera over altar; behing Nike placing a wreath on her head and holding palm. (City goddess). Plate VIII 13. | |||
| 1040 | Star. | |||
| 1041 | Homonoia with kalathos (hat) on her head, standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Plate IX 6. | |||
| Julia Domna AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. IOVL DO CEBACT, draped bust right / NIKOPOLIT PROCICT, Concordia standing left with patera & cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
| 1042 | Basket with fruits. Plate IX 15. | |||
| Julia Domna AE 18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. IOVL DOMNA CEB, draped bust right / NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTPON, basket of fruits. | ![]() | |||
| 1043 | Snake emerging from cista. Plate IX 14. | |||
| Julia Domna AE15 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Snake emerging from cista. | ![]() | |||
| 1044 | Lion advancing right. | |||
| Julia Domna AE18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. IOVLIA DOMNA, draped bust right / NIKOPOLIT PROC IC, lion walking right. | ![]() | |||
| 1045 | Legend in 4 lines in laurel wreath. | |||
| 1046 | Nemesis standing with scales and arshin or rod; next to her - wheel. Plate IX 22. | |||
| 1047 | Eagle over a rock, holding wreath in its beak. | |||
| Julia Domna AE16 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. IOV DOM [CEBACTH?}, draped bust right / NIKOPOLI PPOC ICT, eagle standing right on a dome shaped rock (?), head left, with wreath in its beak. AMNG 1481. | ![]() | |||
| 1048 | Eagle over an altar between 2 ensigns. | |||
| 1049 | Eagle with wreath in its beak with turned head; next to him - ensign. Plate IX 32. | |||
| 1050 | Eagle with wings spread and turned head, standing over thunderbolt, holding wreath in its beak. | |||
| Julia Domna AE22 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. IVLIA DOMNA CEBACTH, draped bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC, eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, wings open, head right with wreath in its beak. | ![]() | |||
| 1051 | Crescent moon and star. | |||
| 1052 | Priapus with ivy wreath, standing, raising his tog with both hands to show his enormous penis. Right of him - basket with fruits, left - corn-ears with stems and flowers. Plate XIII 13. | |||
| Julia Domna AE26 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior, IOVLIA DO. . . Draped bust right, hair in bun behind. / Priapus standing. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 1053 | River god half-naked, reclining half-left, holding thyrsos, leaning on urn from which waters flow. Plate X 6. | |||
| 1054 | River god wreathed, half-naked, reclining half-left, holding thyrsos, leaning on urn from which waters flow; behind - tree. | |||
| Julia Domna AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. IVLIA DOMNA CE, draped bust right / VPA AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC, river god reclining left upon urn from which waters flow, reaching up towards large branch. | ![]() | |||
| 1055 | Severus and Julia Domna standing face to face clasping hands. | |||
| 1056 | Half-naked figure seated on a rock left, looking right, the right hand is over the head, holding spear in the left hand; next to the figute - tree and bear, in the margin legend: AIMOC. Plate XI 33. | |||
| 1057 | Faun seated on a rock, his right hand is over his head, holding crook in the left hand; behind - tree, dog at feet, right in the margin BOYLH, and left - DHMOC. | |||
| 1058 | Tyche with kalathos (hat) on her head, standing, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 29. | |||
| Julia Domna AE27 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Fortuna standing left with rudder & cornucopiae. AMNG 1451. | ![]() | |||
| 1059 | Tyche standing with and cornucopiae. | |||
| 1060 | Hera standing left, holding in the right hand patera over extinct altar and in the left - scepter. Plate XI 24. | |||
| 1061 | Herakles naked, standing right, holding club and bow; lion's skin over his hand. Plate XI 12. | |||
| Julia Domna AE27 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. IOVLIA DOMNA CE, draped bust right / VP AV GALL NIKOPOLI PROC I, Hercules standing right, leaning on club, holding lion skin and Apples of the Hesperides. | ![]() | |||
| 1062 | Hermes naked, standing, with purse and caduceus; sometimes cock (rooster) behind. Plate XI 2. | |||
| 1063 | Hygeia standing, feeding snake in patera. Plate XI 9. | |||
CARACALLA (198 - 217 A.D.) | ||||
| AY K M AYP ANTWNINOC or ANTWNEINOC. | ||||
| AYT K M AVPHLIOC ANTWNINOC. | ||||
| M AYP KAI or K ANTWNEINOC or ANTWNINOC. - His head or bust. | ||||
| Rev. : YP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPWN or ICTP or ICT or IC. | ||||
| - VP FLAOV NICOPOLIT PROC I. | ||||
| - V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PROC I. | ||||
| - YP L OOV TEPTVLLOV NIKOPO PROC I. | ||||
| - NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTP or NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC or ICT or ICTPWN. | ||||
| 1064 | Apollo naked, standing left, holding in right hand patera over burning altar, and branch in the left hand. Plate VI 9. | |||
| 1065 | Apollo (or Bonus-Eventus?) naked, standing left, with patera and branch. | |||
| Caracalla Æ 16mm of Nicopolis ad Istrum. 196-198 AD. Bare head right / NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTP, Apollo standing, head left, holding patera & branch. AMNG 1491. | ![]() | |||
| 1066 | Apollo naked, standing right, with mantle, holding branch and lyre leaning on platform. Plate VI 19. | |||
| 1067 | Apollo-Savrokton standing, leaning on trunk. Plate VI 12. | |||
| 1068 | Apollo naked, standing left, holding patera over altar. | |||
| 1069 | Ares naked, right, holding inverted spear and shield. Plate VI 20. | |||
| 1070 | Artemis huntress with the hound. Plate VI 24. | |||
| 1071 | Aesklepios and Hygeia standing with their attributes; between them - Telesphorus standing facing wrapped in long toga. Plate VI 26. | |||
| 1072 | Aesklepios half-naked, advancing right, turning, holding in right hand serpent entwined staff and the left hand is on his breast; his mantle over his hand. Plate VI 25. | |||
| Caracalla AE23 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. M AVP ANTWNEINOC, draped bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC, Asklepios standing facing, head left, with serpent-entwined staff. | ![]() | |||
| 1073 | Aesklepios' club with serpent. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Caracalla Æ17 (Assarion). ca 198-209 AD. AV K M A ANTWNI, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC, serpent encircling club. | ![]() | |||
| 1074 | Athena standing with spear and shield. Plate VI 33. | |||
| Caracalla AE29 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. AVT K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate cuirassed bust right / V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PPOC I, Athena, helmeted, standing right, holding spear & leaning on shield. | ![]() | |||
| 1075 | Athena with helmet, standing right, holding spear with coiled serpent around it and leaning on shield. Plate VI 29. | |||
| Caracalla AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PPOC I, Athena, helmeted, standing right, holding serpent-entwined spear & leaning on shield. | ![]() | |||
| 1076 | Bonus-Eventus standing left with patera and branch. | |||
| 1077 | Bust of Serapis right. Plate VII 11. | |||
| Caracalla AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. (AV K M A) ANTWNIN, laureate bust right / NIKOPOL PROC IC, laureate bust of Serapis right. Varbanov 2308. | ![]() | |||
| 1078 | Nike leaning on column, holding wreath and palm. Plate VII 17. | |||
| Caracalla AE27 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Legate Aurelius Gallus. AYT K M AYPHLI ANTWNINOC, draped & cuirassed bust right / YP AYP GALLOY - NIKO - POLITWN / PPOC ICTP, Nike standing left, leaning on short column, holding long palm & wreath. AMNG 1545cf. | ![]() | |||
| 1079 | Nike advancing, holding wreath and palm. Plate VII 14. | |||
| Caracalla AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AVT K M AVP ANTWNEINOC AV, radiate bust right / ...NIKOPOLITWN PPOC I(CTPON), Nike advancing left, looking backwards, carrying wreath & palm. | ![]() | |||
| 1080 | Nike standing over orb, left, holding wreath and palm. Plate VII 15. | |||
| 1081 | Nike in chariot with two horses advancing right. Plate XIV 13. | |||
| 1082 | Ox grazing left. | |||
| 1083 | Genius winged naked, standing, cross-legged; his right hand over the thigh and resting with the left hand on trunk. | |||
| 1083A | Genius of Death, Thanatos standing right leaning on inverted torch. Caracalla AE17 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. AV K M AVP ANTWNIN, draped bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PRO C), Thanatos right leaning on inverted torch. | ![]() | ||
| 1084 | Head of Herakles, bearded, right. | |||
| Caracalla AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AVT K M ANTWNIN, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC, bearded head of Hercules right. | ![]() | |||
| 1085 | Head of Helios, radiate, right. | |||
| 1086 | City gate with 2 towers. Plate VII 21. | |||
| 1086a | Grapes. Plate XIV 8. | |||
| Caracalla AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Cuirassed, teenaged bust right / NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTP, bunch of grapes on filletted stem. | ![]() | |||
| 1087 | Two captives with tied behind hands, seated next to a trophy. Plate X 21. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Caracalla Æ26 (Orichalcum 4 Assaria). Magistrate Flavius Ulpianus. AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate bust right / VFLOVLPIAN NIKOPO(LIT), PPOC ( I ) in ex, two captives with hands tied behind their backs, one on either side of trophy. | ![]() | |||
| 1088 | Two full cornucopias, one with flowers and one with fruits. Plate IX 35. | |||
| 1089 | Dionysos naked, standing with cup and thyrsos. Plate VIII 4. | |||
| 1090 | Dionysos standing left, holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos; next to him - a panther. | |||
| 1091 | Dionysos naked, standing left, with thyrsos and bunch of grapes. Plate VIII 5. | |||
| Caracalla AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus, AV K M AVP ANTWNIN, laureate head right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPW, Dionysos standing left with bunch of grapes & thyrsus. | ![]() | |||
| 1092 | Eros winged, astraddled left, holding burning torch. Plate VII 32. | |||
| 1093 | Eros winged reclining left over folded lion's skin, his left hand is under his head and holding in the right hand burning torch. Plate VII 33. | |||
| 1094 | Zeus seated, holding patera and scepter. Plate VIII 21. | |||
| Caracalla AE27 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K M AYP ANTWNINOC, laureate head of Caracalla right / YP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC, Zeus seated left, holding patera and scepter. | ![]() | |||
| 1095 | Coiled snake with head up. Plate VIII 23. | |||
| 1096 | Vase with coiled serpent around. Plate VII 36. | |||
| 1097 | Star and radiance. | |||
| Caracalla AE16 of Nikopolis as Istrum. AVT K M AVPH ANTWNEINOC, laureate bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTP, star with seven rays. | ![]() | |||
| 1098 | The emperor standing, holding in right hand globe and in the left - inverted spear. Plate VIII 31. | |||
| 1099 | The emperor on horseback advancing right wielding bow. | |||
| 1100 | Caracalla and Plautilla standing face to face handing over their hands.Plate IX 1. | |||
| 1101 | Caracalla and Geta wreathed, standing, wearing mantles, hand-in-hand (holding their hands). | |||
| 1102 | Cybele on a lion, holding scepter and drum. Plate IX 2. | |||
| 1103 | Rider advancing right. | |||
| 1104 | Homonoia standing with patera and cornucopiae. Plate IX 6. | |||
| Caracalla AE18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Laureate, draped bust right / NIKOPOLI PROC ICTP, Tyche standing left with patera & cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
| 1105 | Homonoia with kalathos (hat) on her head, standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Plate IX 6. | |||
| Caracalla AE17 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. AV KEC ANTWN, bust laureate, draped, & cuirassed right / name retrograde. Concordia standing left, polos on head, holding patera & cornucopia. AMNG 1597. | ![]() ![]() | |||
| 1106 | Basket. | |||
| 1107 | Snake emerging from cista. Plate IX 14. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Caracalla Æ17 (Assarion). A.D. 196-198. M AVP KAI ANTWNINO, laureate, beardless head right / NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTP, serpent arising from cista mystica. | ![]() | |||
| 1108 | Basket with fruits. Plate IX 15. | |||
| Caracalla AE15 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. M AV AVK KA-ANTWNI, bare head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPW, basket of fruit. | ![]() | |||
| 1109 | Basket from which are hanging bunches of grapes, serpent coiling around it.Plate IX 13. | |||
| 1110 | Herakles' club. | |||
| 1111 | Lion advancing. Plate IX 16. | |||
| 1112 | Legend in laurel wreath. | |||
| Caracalla AE28 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Laureate head right / N IKOP OLITW NPROC ICTPO N, six lines in laurel wreath. | ![]() | |||
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| 1113 | Nemesis standing left, holding scales and arshin; wheel below. Plate IX 22. | |||
| 1114 | Eagle with wings spread and inverted head, standing over head of ox. | |||
| Caracalla AE27 of Nicopolis, Moesia Inferior. AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate, draped bust right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLIT PROCI, eagle standing facing on globe, wings spread, head right with wreath in its beak. | ![]() | |||
| 1115 | Eagle with wings spread, holding wreath in its beak. Plate IX 33. | |||
| Caracalla AE16. M AV KAI (A inverted) ANTWNINO, bare-headed, draped bust of young Caracalla right / NIKOPOLIT PPOC ICT, eagle standing left, head right with wreath in its beak. | ![]() | |||
| 1116 | Eagle on platform between 2 ensigns, holding wreath in its beak. Plate IX 32. | |||
| Caracalla AE27 of Nicopolis, Moesia Inferior. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate head right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLIT PROCI, eagle standing on altar between two military standards, wreath in its beak. | ![]() | |||
| 1117 | Eagle with inverted head, standing over thunderbolt, holding wreath in its beak. | |||
| Caracalla AE17 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT, eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head right, wreath in its beak. | ![]() | |||
| 1118 | Crescent moon and star. Plate XIV 9. | |||
| Caracalla AE14 from Marcianopolis. Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / Crescent and star. | ![]() | |||
| 1119 | Crescent moon, 3 stars and letter P. | |||
| 1120 | River god half-naked, reclining half-left, holding branch, leaning on thrown down urn from which waters flow. | |||
| 1121 | River god half-naked, reclining half-left, his right hand is over prow and holding in the left hand thyrsos and leaning on thrown down urn from which waters flow. Plate X 8. | |||
| 1122 | River god bearded, reclining half-left, holding ear or flower and leaning on urn from which waters flow. Plate X 6. | |||
| 1123 | Serapis with kalathos (hat) on his head, standing left, with right raised hand, holding in the left hand scepter across. Plate X 13. | |||
| 1124 | Building with gate in the middle. | |||
| 1125 | Elephant. | |||
| Caracalla AE18 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AV K M AVP ANTWNEINOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPON, elephant standing right. | ![]() | |||
| 1126 | Telesphorus standing facing, wrapped in long toga. | |||
| Caracalla AE19 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate head right / NIKOPOLEITWN, Telesphoros standing facing in long hooded cloak. | ![]() | |||
| 1126A | Thanatos right leaning on inverted torch. Caracalla AE17 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. AV K M AVP ANTWNIN, draped bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PRO C), Thanatos right leaning on inverted torch. | ![]() | ||
| 1127 | Tripod with coiled serpent around. Plate X 20. | |||
| Nicopolis ad Istrum. Caracalla Æ18 (Assarion). ca 198-209 AD. AV K M AV ANTWNIN, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / NIKOPOLIT PPO CI, serpent encircling center leg of tripod. | ![]() | |||
| 1128 | Tyche standing left with rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 29. | |||
| 1129 | Tyche with kalathos (hat) on her head, standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 29. | |||
| Caracalla AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. AVK M AVP ANTWNINOC, radiate, draped & cuiassed bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PPOC ICTPON, Tyche standing left, modius on head, holding rudder & cornucopiae. | ![]() | |||
| 1130 | Hera veiled, standing left, holding patera and scepter; sometimes peacock below. Plate XI 22. | |||
| Caracalla Æ28 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Legate Flavius Ulpianus. AVT K M AVPH ANTWNEINOC, laureate bust right / V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PROC I, Hera standing left, veiled, holding patera & scepter. | ![]() | |||
| 1131 | Herakles standing, holding in right hand club and in the left hand - lion's skin and 3 apples. | |||
| 1132 | Herakles standing, holding in right hand lion's skin and 3 apples and in the left hand - club. Plate XI 11. | |||
| 1133 | Herakles fighting with the Hydra. Plate XI 15. | |||
| 1134 | Herakles standing right, with club and lion's skin. Plate XI 10. | |||
| 1135 | Herakles - young advancing right, holding club and lion's skin. Plate XI 10. | |||
| 1136 | Hermes naked, standing right with mantle, holding purse and caduceus. Plate XI 2. | |||
| 1137 | Hermes naked in front of burning altar, holding patera and caduceus. | |||
| 1138 | Hermes standing with purse and caduceus. Plate XI 2. | |||
| 1139 | Hermes standing with purse and caduceus; cock (rooster) below. Plate XI 3. | |||
| Caracalla AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. AV K M AV ANTWNINO, laureate draped & cuirassed bust right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLITW PROC ICTP, Hermes standing left holding purse & caduceus, nude except for chlamys hanging from right arm, cock at foot to left. | ![]() | |||
| 1140 | Hygeia feeding snake in patera. Plate XI 9. | |||
| 1141 | Temple with 4 columns and in the middle - statue of Aesklepi. Plate XI 26. | |||
| Caracalla AE17 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. (M AVP) ANTWN, laureate draped bust right / NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTPON, tetrastyle temple of Asklepius with peaked roof. | ![]() | |||
| a. Caracalla AE28 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Magistrate Ovinius Tertullus. M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate draped bust right / VP L OOV TEPTVLLOV NIKOPO PROC I, tetrastyle temple of Asklepius with peaked roof. | ![]() | |||
| b. Caracalla AE28 of Nikopolis, Moesia Inferior. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. AV K M AV ANTWNINOC, laureate draped bust right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLIT PROC IC, tetrastyle temple of Asklepius with peaked roof. | ![]() | |||
| 1142 | Temple with 4 columns and in the middle - statue of Serapis(?) standing, holding scepter. Plate XI 27. | |||
CARACALLA ET GETA. | ||||
| Obv. | ||||
| - AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC L CEP KAI GETAC. | ||||
| - AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC K L CEP KAI GETAC. | ||||
| - AV K M AN. - Their busts. | ||||
| Rev. | ||||
| - YP L OOV TEPTVLLOY NIKO PROC IC. | ||||
| - L C KA (I GET) NIKO PROC I. | ||||
| 1143 | Geta's bust right. | |||
| 1144 | Zeus half-naked, standing left, holding patera and scepter; eagle below. Plate VIII 18. | |||
| 1145 | The emperor(?) laureate, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear. | |||
| 1146 | Legend in laurel wreath. | |||
| 1147 | River god bearded, half-naked, reclining half-left, holding 4 corn-ears or flower and leaning on urn from which waters flow. Plate X 11. | |||
| 1148 | Serapis standing left, holding patera and scepter; Cerberus below. | |||
| 1149 | Herakles naked, strangling the Nemean lion. Plate XIX 22. | |||
PLAVTILLA (wife of Caracalla) | ||||
| obv: FOVA PLAVTILLA CE or CEB or CEBAC - Her head or bust. | ||||
| rev: YP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLIT or NIKOPOLITWN PROC I or ICT. | ||||
| 1150 | Apollo Savrokton right. Plate VI 12. | |||
| 1151 | Artemis huntress with the hound advancing, reaching for an arrow in quiver at shoulder and holding bow. Plate VI 24. | |||
| 1152 | Aesklepios standing, turning and holding serpent entwined staff. Plate VI 25. | |||
| 1153 | Athena with helmet, standing left, holding patera aver burning altar and spear; next to her - a shield. Plate VI 30. | |||
| Plautilla AE27 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. F OVA PLAVTILLA CEB, draped bust right YP AVP GAL)LO-V NIKOPOLITWN / PPOC I, Athena, helmeted, standing right, holding spear & resting hand on shield on low platform. | ![]() | |||
| 1154 | Athena with helmet, standing right, looking aside and holding inverted spear and shield. Plate VI 33. | |||
| 1155 | Nike standing over orb. Plate VII 15. | |||
| 1156 | Nike advancing left. Plate VII 13. | |||
| 1157 | Caracalla(?) on a horse, right. | |||
| 1158 | Cybele seated between 2 lions, holding drum. Plate IX 4. | |||
| 1159 | Eagle over orb with wreath in its beak. | |||
| Plautilla AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Gallus. FOVL PLAVTILLA CEB, draped bust right / VP AVP GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC, eagle standing on globe, wings folded, head right, wreath in beak. Varbanov 2505. | ![]() | |||
| 1160 | Plavtila and Caracalla standing, handing over their hands. Plate IX 1. | |||
| 1161 | Tyche standing with rudder and cornucopiae. Plate X 29. | |||
| 1162 | Herakles standing with club and lions skin. Plate XI 10. | |||
| 1163 | Temple with 4 columns and in the middle - statue of Aesklepi standing left. Plate XI 26. | |||
GETA (209 - 212 A.D.) | ||||
| obv. | ||||
| - L CEPT GETAC K or KAICAP. | ||||
| - AVT K L CEP GETAS AV or AVG. | ||||
| - GETAC AV. | ||||
| - L AVP K GETAS. | ||||
| - GETAC KAICAP. | ||||
| - L AVP KA GETAC. | ||||
| - L CEP GETAC. | ||||
| - L CEPT K GETAC. | ||||
| - MAP AV GETAC. - His head or bust. | ||||
| Rev. | ||||
| - VP AV GALL8 NIKOPOLIT PROC I. | ||||
| - V FL OVLPIAN or OVLPIANOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC IST. | ||||
| - NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT. | ||||
| 1164 | Apollo (or Zeus?) standing, with radiate wreath on his head, holding in the right hand thunderbolt. | |||
| 1165 | Apollo Savrokton standing right, leaning on trunk. Plate VI 12. | |||
| Geta AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Aurelius Gallus. L CEPTIMI GETAC KAICAP, draped bust right / VP AVP GALLOC NIKOPOLITWN PPOC ICTPON, Apollo Sauroctonos standing right with cross legs, naked, laureate, poised with arrow raised to stab lizard climbing up tree before him. AMNG 1654. | ![]() | |||
| 1166 | Apollo (or Bonus Eventus?) naked, standing in front of altar, holding patera and branch. Plate VI 9. | |||
| Geta AE29 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Flavius Ulpianus. (... CE)P GETAC AV, laureate & draped bust right / V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PRO C, Apollo standing left with patera & branch. | ![]() | |||
| 1167 | Aesklepios standing with serpent entwined staff. Plate VI 25. | |||
| 1168 | Athena standing, holding shield leaning on little platform. | |||
| 1169 | Athena standing, holding spear with coiling serpent around it. Plate VI 29. | |||
| 1170 | Athena standing, turning and holding inverted spear and shield leaning on a helmet. | |||
| 1171 | Bust of Serapis with kalathos (hat), right. Plate VII 11. | |||
| 1172 | Nike advancing, holding wreath and palm. Plate VII 13. | |||
| 1173 | Nike standing left, leaning on column, holding wreath and palm. Plate VII 17. | |||
| 1174 | Herakles' bearded head right. | |||
| 1175 | Demeter standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and in the left hand - scepter with coiled serpent around it. Plate VII 24. | |||
| 1176 | Demeter standing left, holding corn-ears and long torch with coiled serpent around it. | |||
| 1177 | Dionysos with short clothes left, holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos. Plate VIII 5. | |||
| 1178 | Dionysos naked, standing left, holding bunch of grapes or cup and thyrsos. Plate VIII 4. | |||
| 1179 | Two captives seated next to a trophy. Plate X 21. | |||
| 1180 | Star. | |||
| Geta AE20 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. (L CEP) GETAC, draped bust right / NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTP, star with seven rays. | ![]() | |||
| 1181 | Zeus seated left, holding patera and scepter. Plate VIII 21. | |||
| 1182 | Coiled snake with radiate head up. Plate VIII 24. | |||
| 1183 | The emperor in military dress, standing left, holding in his rihgt hand vague object and in the left hand - scepter; behind Nike placing wreath on his head and holding palm. Plate VIII 26. | |||
| Geta AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Flavius Ulpianus. AYT K P CEPTI GETAC AV, laureate, draped bust right / V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PPOC I, emperor standing left in military dress, holding sword & spear (or thunderbolt & scepter?), being crowned with wreath by Nike standing behind him holding palm. | ![]() | |||
| 1184 | Cybele with turreted crown, riding lion and holding in right hand spear. | |||
| 1185 | Homonoia standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Plate IX 6. | |||
| 1186 | Homonoia with kalathos (hat) on her head, offering a sacrifice over burning altar and holding cornucopiae. Plate IX 8. | |||
| 1187 | Wheel with 6 spokes. | |||
| 1188 | Basket with fruits. Plate IX 15. | |||