New Finds of Thracian and Lower Moesian Mints from Viminacium

Abstract

Under Antoninus Pius, an increased influx of coins from the Thracian and Lower Moesian mints in the territory of present-day Serbia can be observed. Two other peaks coincide with the reigns of Septimius Severus and Caracalla. Among the Thracian cities, the coins of Pautalia prevail, being followed by Hadrianopolis, Philippopolis and Perinthus, while the share of other mints (Anchialus, Serdica, Deultum, Byzantium, Augusta Traiana, Mesambria, Plotinopolis) is considerably smaller. Coins from the Lower Moesian mints are represented in far lower numbers then coins from the Thracian mints. The largest number comes from the Nicopolis ad Istrum mint, while Marcianopolis and Tomis are represented with one copy each. The mapping of Thracian coins found in the territory of present-day Serbia shows their largest concentration in Viminacium and its vicinity. So far, 44 coins of the Thracian (36) and Lower Moesian (8) mints, found during the archaeological excavations of the southern necropolis.