RPC IX, 326

Province Bithynia-Pontus
City Nicomedia 
Region Bithynia
Reign Trajan Decius
Obverse inscription ΑΥ(Τ) ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ ΑΥΓ Ϲ(Ε)
Obverse design radiate and cuirassed bust of Decius, left, seen from front, holding spear and shield with gorgoneion
Reverse inscription ΝΙΚΟΜΗΔΕΩΝ ΔΙϹ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ
Reverse design Decius on horseback riding on horse, right, with right hand spearing small enemy running

Coin no. 4 of RPC IX, 326

 

Reference Varesi Vicenza Auction, 29 Oct. 2012, lot 124 = Bankhaus Aufhäuser 5, 5–7 Oct. 1988, lot 407
Diameter 25
Weight 7.14
Axis
Note on rev., ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ
Feedback Type