Pentassarion - Diadumenian MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN, Markianopolis

€394,739.00
IssuerMarcianopolis
Year217-218
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentassaria (5⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight9 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Moush`12#569, Varb#929
Obverse descriptionConfronted busts of Macrinus, laureate and Diadumenianus, bare-headed
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAVT K OΠEΛΛIOC CEV MAKREIN[OC KM] OΠEΛΛIOC ANTΩNEINOC
Reverse descriptionTriumphal arch with three doors, the door in the midth much higher, four figures on postaments above. The outer two are Victories holding wreath in upraised hand, the other two male figure, draped, the left holding up his right hand, the right one holding spear in his left hand.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN VP ПONTIAN - Ω MARKIANO / ΠOΛEIT/ WN E (for denomination)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217-218)  - Marcianopolis -
Catalog ID3134976640
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