Philippopolis, Thrace
Philippopolis, Thrace 42° 08' N, +24° 45' E, one of the oldest cities of Europe and is the second largest city in Bulgaria, now knows as Plovdiv (wikipedia) Google Satellite map of where Plovdiv is in Bulgaria. Moushmov's page on Philippopolis.
In all reverse legends of Philippoplis, the legend contains neVkopVn (NEwKOPwN) Neokopos/Neokoros/Neokoron/Neocorate usually translated into English as temple warden, however having the meaning for Roman provincial cities that it was the city where a provincial temple of the emperor was located. The temple was specifically dedicated to the Imperial cult of the emperor and the title was keenly sought after. More info can be found on beastcoins.com. The mhtpoPoLeVc (MHTPOpOLEwC) Metropolis/Mitropolis before the city name is evident on his 4 assaria coins and medallions which means that they date starting after the late spring of 219 AD. This was when Elagabalus passed through Philippopolis on his way to Rome after wintering in Nicomedia. He organized athletic games and reestablished the city title of Metropolis/Mitropolis.
Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡΗΛ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVPhL ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avphL antVneinoc ) laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right.
Reverse: ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛEΩC ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΩCΝEΩΚΟ Ρ ΟV (MHTPOpOLEwC fILIppOpOLEwCNEwKO P OV) (mhtpoPoLeVc FiLiPPoPoLeVcneVko p ov) Aesklepios half-naked standing, right hand on hip, and in left hand holding serpent entwined staff. The diameter is 29.5 mm and is 16.72 g, die axis 225 deg. Minted summer 219 AD - 222 AD. Reference: Sear-GIC 3043v, Moush-5394, BMC III (Thrace) 45v v for different layout of reverse legend and that the ending OV on this coin is not a ligature (wikipedia).
Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) (FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopV) Tripod with a serpent around the center leg. The diameter is 18 mm and is 3.65 g, die axis 190 deg. 1 assarion, minted May 218 - Summer 219 (or 222). Reference: Sear-GIC 3043v. Moush-5423, BMC III (Thrace) 50.
Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopVn) Apollo standing, holding patera and bow and ?. The diameter is 19 mm and is 2.59 g, die axis 30 deg. 1 assarion, minted May 218 - Summer 219 (or 222). Reference: Sear-GIC 3043v.
Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) (FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopVn) Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) standing left holding scales and scepter. The diameter is 21.3 mm and is 4.37 g, die axis 45 deg. 1 assarion, minted May 218 - Summer 219 (or 222). Reference: Sear-GIC 3043v.
Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) (FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopVn) Nemesis standing with scales and scepter; wheel below. The diameter is 19 mm and is 3.78 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Sear-GIC 3043v. Moush-5419.
Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) (FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopVn) Homonoia (Concordia) with patera and scepter. The diameter is 19 mm and is 4.45 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: Sear-GIC 3043v. Varbanov III-1539 (Bulgarian edition) Attributed from coinarchives. Possibly rarer coin. Not found in Moushmov.
Obverse: Α...ΙΝΟC (A...INOC) (a ... inoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) (FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopVn) Ares with shield (and spear?) The diameter is 17.3 mm and is 3.13 g, die axis 195 deg. 1 assarion, minted May 218 - Summer 219 (or 222). Reference: Sear-GIC 3043v, Moush 5392. Still researching.
Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ... (AVT K M AVP ...) (avt k m avp ...) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) (FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopVn) Aesklepios half-naked standing, right hand on hip, and in left hand holding serpent entwined staff. The diameter is 20 mm and is 3.78 g, die axis 225 deg. Reference: Sear-GIC 3043v, Moush 5393
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