Struck by Hadrian to commemorate the foundation of Nicopolis by Augustus
Lot 2516
EPIRUS. Nicopolis. Hadrian, 117-138. Assarion (Bronze, 22 mm, 5.20 g, 6 h), commemorative issue for Augustus (died 14 AD). [ΚΤ]ΙϹΜΑ ϹΕΒΑ[ϹΤΟΥ] Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛЄⲰϹ Nike driving fast biga to right, holding reins with both hands. Calomino 90. RPC III online 560.3 (this coin). Very rare. Minor traces of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Leu Web Auction 13, 15-16 August 2020, 818.

This interesting issue was struck by Hadrian to commemorate the foundation of Nicopolis by Augustus on the site of the first emperor's greatest victory, the defeat of Marc Antony in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The legend 'KTICMA CЄBACTOY / NЄIKOΠΟΛЄⲰC' literally translates as 'Foundation of Augustus / Victory city'.
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