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LOT 3149
Elagabalus AE 28mm of Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior. AD 218-222. ΝΟΒΙΟΣ ΡΟΥΦΟΣ (Titus Flavius Novius Rufus), legatus Augusti pro praetore.
ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC, laureate head to right / ΥΠ NOBIOΥ POΥΦOΥ NI-KOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICT-PO-N, Tyche standing facing, head to left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia. RPC VI, 1290 (temporary); Moushmov 1451; H&J Nicopolis, 8.26.38.14-18. Very Fine.(15.05gr, 28mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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LOT 3149
Elagabalus AE 28mm of Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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