DIADUMENIAN Roman Provincial Bronze AE26 Nicopolis Under Governor Longinus

High-grade Roman Provincial bronze of Diadumenian as Caesar, struck at the prominent mint of Nicopolis ad Istrum under the consular legate Marcus Statius Longinus.

This specimen stands out for its smooth, glassy, deep forest-green patina and incredibly crisp details—particularly on the reverse legend and the youthful profile portrait of the short-lived son of Macrinus.

Ruler:** Diadumenian (as Caesar, AD 217–218)

Mint:** Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum

Magistrate:** Struck under Governor Marcus Statius Longinus

Material:** Bronze (Æ)

Diameter:** 26 mm

Weight:** 10.25 grams

Obverse:** Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of the young Diadumenian right, viewed from the front. Sharp hair curls and drapery details visible. 

Legend:* M ΟΠΕΛΛΙ ΔΙΑΔΟΥΜΕΝΙΑΝΟΣ ΚΑΙ (or variant)

Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding a patera in his outstretched right hand and resting his left hand on a long sceptre. Extremely crisp details on the throne and figure.

Legend:* ΥΠ ϹΤΑ ΛΟΝΓΙΝΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ / ΠΡΟϹ ΙϹΤ (in exergue)

References & Attribution:**

* RPC V (Online) Temporary ID 24328; AMNG I 1827; Varbanov 3714 var.

Ex Locke & England auction