Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Caracalla
Description:
Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Caracalla (196 - 217 AD). Minted 196-198 AD. M AVR KAI ANTΩNIN...; bare-headed, draped bust right / NIKOΠOΛIT ΠΡOC ICTP; Dionysos standing left, kantharos in right, thyrsos in left.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
3,72 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
AMNG. 1/1496 var
Commentary:
green patina, minute light green and brown spots, sharp details, some flatness to legend
History:
Nikopolis was the welathiest city of Moesia and had water supply, sewers and public toilets.
Article Number:
013-07-03-41652