Pentassarion - Philip II as Caesar Marcianopolis

€244,533.00
IssuerMarcianopolis
Year244-247
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentassaria (5⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.01 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMNG I-I#1209, Moush`25#819, Varb#2107, RPC Online VIII#27775
Obverse descriptionDraped and cuirassed bust of Philip II right and draped and turreted bust of Sarapis left facing eachother.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringM IOYΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC KAICAΡ AYΓ
Reverse descriptionHermes leaning left, head slightly right; to right, E (mark of value) above caduceus.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringYΠ ΠΡACT MECCAΛΛEINOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (244-247)  - Marcianopolis -
Catalog ID4142283960
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