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Æ27 - Elagabalus NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON; Nicopolis ad Istrum
| Bronze | 10 g | 27 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 | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#299644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in five lines within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
NI
KOΠOΛ
ITΩN ΠP
OC ICTP
ON
Translation: "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, and his coinage often reflected his unconventional beliefs and practices. The coin's design, which includes an image of Elagabalus and various gods and goddesses, reflects the emperor's attempts to promote a syncretic form of religion that blended elements of Roman, Greek, and Eastern cultures.
