Septimius Severus and Caracalla (Magistrate Ovinus Tertullus)
Nikopolis ad Istrum
AE27, 12.07 gms, die axis 7h
AMNG -, Varbanov -, SNG Cop -, Lindgren -, Sear GIC - , The reverse type is known for Caracalla and Geta, see AMNG 1625, but with a different reverse die.
Obv: [AV K L CEP CEVHPOC] P [AV K M AVPH ANTWNINOC]
Septimius Severus and Caracalla facing
Rev: VPA OOVI TEPTVLLOV NIKOPO PROC I
Inscription: EVTVXWC TOIC KVPIOK in wreath 4 lines.
The inscription in wreath, EVTVXWC TOIC KVPIOIC, reads "Good luck to the emperors!", a reference to the elevation of Caracalla and Geta to Augustus and Caesar in 198 A.D. The dual bust depicted on this medallion is a provincial dynastic issue as opposed to the more common denominational issue of other provincial dual bust coinage.
A nicer example of this medallion can be seen at: http://www.coinarchives.com/a/lotviewer.php?LotID=40106&AucID=43&Lot=630
Found in an uncleaned lot.
Nikopolis ad Istrum
AE27, 12.07 gms, die axis 7h
AMNG -, Varbanov -, SNG Cop -, Lindgren -, Sear GIC - , The reverse type is known for Caracalla and Geta, see AMNG 1625, but with a different reverse die.
Obv: [AV K L CEP CEVHPOC] P [AV K M AVPH ANTWNINOC]
Septimius Severus and Caracalla facing
Rev: VPA OOVI TEPTVLLOV NIKOPO PROC I
Inscription: EVTVXWC TOIC KVPIOK in wreath 4 lines.
The inscription in wreath, EVTVXWC TOIC KVPIOIC, reads "Good luck to the emperors!", a reference to the elevation of Caracalla and Geta to Augustus and Caesar in 198 A.D. The dual bust depicted on this medallion is a provincial dynastic issue as opposed to the more common denominational issue of other provincial dual bust coinage.
A nicer example of this medallion can be seen at: http://www.coinarchives.com/a/lotviewer.php?LotID=40106&AucID=43&Lot=630
Found in an uncleaned lot.
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