Pentassarion - Elagabalus and Julia Maesa VΠ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEYKOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Markianopolis

€297,104.00
IssuerMarcianopolis
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentassaria (5⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.7 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Varb#1664
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Elagabalus right, facing draped bust of Julia Maesa left.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAVT K M AYΡH ANTΩNEINOC IOYΛIA MAICA AVΓOVC
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninos Julia Maesa Augusta)
Reverse descriptionAthena standing left, holding owl in her extended right hand and spear in left; shield at her side, E in right field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringVΠ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEYKOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN
(Translation: Legate Julius Antonius Seleucus Marcianopolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID1875014330
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