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MOESIA INFERIOR, Nikopolis ad Istrum

Julia Domna, Augusta. CE 193-217
AE 22 mm, 4.5 gm
Obv: IOVΛIA ΔOMNA CEBAC; draped bust right
Rev: NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICT; ithyphallic Priapus standing right
Ref: Varbanov 2858

This coin was very difficult to image.  I must've tried a hundred times.  Despite the apparent mismatch in overall look of the two sides, these images fairly accurately depict the in-hand look.  The devices are low relief.  The obverse is slightly shiny while the reverse is almost matte.

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