Æ18 - Trajan (ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙϹ) (98-117) front Æ18 - Trajan (ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙϹ) (98-117) back
Æ18 - Trajan (ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙϹ) (98-117) photo
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Æ18 - Trajan ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙϹ

 
Bronze 3.66 g 15.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Nicopolis (Achaea)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
98-117
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.66 g
Diameter
15.6 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#404408
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm on left shoulder.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙϹ

Interesting fact

The coin , the Æ18 - Trajan (ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙϹ) (98-117) from Nicopolis (Achaea) made of Bronze weighing 3.66 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was issued to commemorate a military victory. The coin features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other side, holding a trophy and a shield. This coin was likely issued to celebrate Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars, which took place between 101 and 106 AD.