Roman Provincial Bronze — Nicopolis ad Istrum, 2nd–3rd Century CE

The obverse portrait appears to be a Severan emperor (Septimius Severus, Caracalla, or Elagabalus are common for this mint).

Ancient Roman Provincial Bronze — Likely from Nicopolis ad Istrum

The reverse inscription fragment “…NICOSTO…” strongly suggests ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟΣ ΙΣΤΡΩ (Nicopolis ad Istrum), a well‑known mint in Moesia Inferior.

The standing figure on the reverse with a staff/scepter is consistent with Tyche, Hygieia, or Asklepios, all common for Nicopolis.

Roman Provincial Bronze — Nicopolis ad Istrum, 2nd–3rd Century CE

Description: Offered here is an authentic Roman Provincial bronze coin struck at Nicopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior during the Severan period (c. AD 193–235). The obverse features a right‑facing imperial portrait, while the reverse shows a standing deity holding a staff or scepter, surrounded by a partially legible Greek legend ending in “…NICOSTO…”, characteristic of the Nicopolis mint.

Origin: Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior)

Date: 2nd–3rd century CE

Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior)

Struck under Governor Aurelius Gallus

Likely for: Septimius Severus or Caracalla (c. AD 198–217)

The reverse legend ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟΣ ΙΣΤΡΩ often breaks into segments that end in …NIKOSTO / NICOSTO depending on die layout.

The standing figure with staff is consistent with Tyche, Hygieia, or Asklepios, all frequent types under Gallus.