Cilicia, Ninica Claudiopolis
Maximinus I, 235-238 CE
Æ 27.30mm, 10.82g
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.
Rev: NIN C CLAV Colonist ploughing veiled, r., with yoke of oxen; in the background, standard topped by aquila.
RPC Temp. 6911. SNG von Aulock 5776
Ex Stoecklin collection
The city of Claudiopolis was likely founded by the Emperor Claudius, hence its name. Outside of its coinage, the city is not well attested in ancient sources. Its location is today debated.