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© Leu Numismatik
Diassarion - Julia Domna ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ / ΠΡΟC ΙCΤ
| Bronze | 6.56 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-217 |
| Value | Diassarion (⅕) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.56 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eros, in the attitude of Thanatos, reclining right on lion's skin, holding poppy in his right hand; at his side, torch.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
ΠΡΟC ΙCΤ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, who was a powerful Roman empress and wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin's design, which includes her portrait and the inscription "ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ" (Nicopolis), highlights her connection to the city of Nicopolis ad Istrum, which was an important center of trade and culture in the Roman Empire.
