Septimius Severus, AD 193–211 • Mint: Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia

Emperor: Septimius Severus, AD 193–211

• Mint: Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior – struck under legatus consularis Aurelius Gallus

• Denomination: AE 26 (assarion)

• Diameter / Weight: ∼26 mm / ∼11–13 g (typical for type; weigh yours to confirm)

• Obverse: AV K Λ CEΠ CEVHPOC Π – laureate head right

• Reverse: VΠ AVP ΓAΛΛOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ – tetrastyle temple in perspective, with pediment and steps, ICTPΩ in exergue

• References: AMNG I,1 1428; Varbanov 2732; Hristova/Jekov 8.14.2.4; RPC IV temp

• Condition: Dark brown patina, good fine with clear temple architecture

• Provenance: N&N

Choice architectural bronze of Septimius Severus from Nicopolis ad Istrum, issued under governor Aurelius Gallus. The reverse depicts a detailed tetrastyle temple rendered in three-quarter perspective – a hallmark of this city's coinage. Well-struck with full legends on both sides, the temple's columns and pediment are crisp. From the well-documented N&N 135 sale (lot 337). A classic Moesian provincial with historical and architectural appeal.