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 ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛEΩC 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: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (AVT K M AVPhL ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avphL antVneinoc ) laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right.
Reverse: ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΟΥ (Underline of ΝΕ and ΟΥ to show that it is a ligature) (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), RPC VI, 519
Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ (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, RPC VI, 614
Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ (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, Moush-5390v, RPC VI, 30697 by picture, but doesn't mention the bow (refers to Varbanov, Philippopolis XVII.12.4.3, but I don't have a copy)
Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ (Underline of ΝΕ and ΩΝ to show that it is a ligature) (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) (FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopVn) Nemesis standing facing, head 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, Moush-5419v, RPC VI, 605
Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) (Underline of NE to show that it is a ligature) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ (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, RPC VI, 607
Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (Underline of ΝΕ to show that it is a ligature) (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC) (avt k m avp antVneinoc) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ (fILIppOpOLEITwN NEwKOPwN) (FiLiPPoPoLeitVn neVkopVn) Hera standing facing, head left, holding patera and resting on long sceptre. The diameter is 19 mm and is 4.45 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: RPC VI, 597
Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (legend from RPC) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ (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, RPC VI, 577
Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (Underline of ΝΕ to show that it is a ligature) (2nd part of obverse legend from RPC, but from photos, unsure if NIN is also a possibility) (avt k m avp ...) with laureate head right.
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ (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, RPC VI, 580
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