Æ26 - Plautilla YΠ AYP ΓAΛΛOY NIKOΠO ΠPOC I; Consular Legate Aurelius Gallus; Nicopolis
| Bronze | 11 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-205 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#301589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Asklepios within tetra-style temple.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ AYP ΓAΛΛOY NIKOΠO ΠPOC I
Translation: "Consular Legate Aurelius Gallus from Nicopolis ad Istrum"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of a Roman consular legate, Aurelius Gallus, on the obverse (front side), signifying the importance of Nicopolis ad Istrum as a Roman settlement in Moesia Inferior.
