Ninica-Claudiopolis was an ancient city of Cilicia. It is described by Theophanes of Byzantium as situated in a plain between the two Taurus Mountains.
It was an important Cilician transit trade centre, producing grapes, wheat, olives, figs and pomegranates. As a Roman colony it was known as Colonia Iulia Felix Augusta Ninica.
Most of the city remains unexcavated and there is no archaeological activity at the site.
It was an important Cilician transit trade centre, producing grapes, wheat, olives, figs and pomegranates. As a Roman colony it was known as Colonia Iulia Felix Augusta Ninica.
Most of the city remains unexcavated and there is no archaeological activity at the site.
Modern location: Mut, Turkey
(1)
Lucius Verus
An
AE
unit
struck 161-169 AD
in
Ninica-Claudiopolis
Obverse: Cuirassed bust right with paludamentum; IMP L AVRELIVS AVG COL IVL__AVG
Reverse: Wreath; NI / CO
Diameter:
22.5 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 6.9 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 6.9 g
ex Naumann
RPC IV online 5824.
(2)
Maximinus I
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An
AE
unit
struck 235-238 AD
in
Ninica-Claudiopolis
Obverse: IMP MAXIMINVΓ PIVΓ AVΓ, Bust of Maximinus facing right, wearing laurel wreath, curiass, and drapery
Reverse: COL NINC CLAVΔ, Colonist wearing veil, plowing to right with oxen; star and standard in background
Diameter:
28 mm
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 10.98 g
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 10.98 g
Four countermarks:
1x incuse star
1x triangle (delta?) with dot in center; inside of circle
2x Nike facing right
1x incuse star
1x triangle (delta?) with dot in center; inside of circle
2x Nike facing right
RPC Online VI temp 6910; c/m's Howgego 451, 669, 262