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Æ25 - Elagabalu YΠ ΝΟΒΙΟY PΟYΦΟY NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON; Consular Legate Novius Rufus
| Bronze | 9.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#200877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Hermes, naked except for chlamys over right shoulder and boots, standing left, legs crossed, holding serpent-entwined staff.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ ΝΟΒΙΟY PΟYΦΟY NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON
Translation: "(Consular Legate) Novius Rufus, Nicopolis ad Istrum"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Elagabalus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 218 to 222 AD. He was known for his controversial religious and social reforms, including introducing Eastern religious practices to Rome and allowing women to participate in public life. The coin's design may have been meant to promote his image and policies to the people of Nicopolis ad Istrum, a city in the Roman province of Moesia Inferior.
