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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 34644

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Coin type:Roman Provincial
Entered by:kerux   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 31 buyer responses)
Added on: May 1, 2009
Ruler: Macrinus (Emperor of Rome)
Region, City:Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum
Coin: Bronze AE26
AVTKMOΠΕΛΑ-CEVMAKRINOC - Bust right
YΠCTAΛONΓINOYNIKOΠOΛITΩNΠPOCIC/TPON - Demeter standing left with long torch & grain ears
Mint: (217-218 AD)
Wt./Size/Axis:10.90g / 26mm / -
Rarity:Scarce
References:
  • AMNG I 1731
Acquisition/Sale:
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Notes:May 1, 09 - Nikopolis ad Istrum was a Roman town founded by the Emperor Trajan after victory over the Dacis tribe. It grew vigorously under the emperors Constantine I and Justinian I. Destroyed in the 7th century AD by the Slavs.


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