Nikopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior, 193-211 AD., Septimius Severus, Assarion, Pick 1366 var.
Nikopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior, Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD.,
Assarion / Æ 17 (15-17 mm / 1,58 g), a thin and light flan,
Obv.: AV KAI - CEVHPOC , laureate head of Septimius Severus right.
Rev.: NIKOΠOΛI - T ΠPOC ICT , Eros nude, standing frontal, wings opened, legs crossed, leaning with both arms on a burning torch placed downwards on a small basis or altar.
Pick (ANMG I), 377, 1366 var. (rev. legend, 4 similar pieces listed).
for a discussion of the reverse type in general see http://www.forumancientcoins.com/ayiyoryitika/ProlegomenaEros/ProlegomenaEros.html .