Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Septimius Severus
Description:
Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Septimius Severus (193 - 211 AD). AV KAI ICE CEVHPOC; laureate head right / NIKOΛITΩN ΠΡOC ICTPO; star within crescent.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
3,06 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
BMC Thrace p. 43, 17; AMNG 1436 var
Commentary:
grey-brown patina, sharp details, reverse slightly off-center
History:
The name of the city celbrated the victory of Trajan over Dacians - Town of the Victory on the Danube (Istros) river.
Article Number:
049-07-06-41652