Pentassarion - Philip II as caesar ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙ/ΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis

€401,761.00
IssuerMarcianopolis
Year244-247
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentassaria (5⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.94 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VIII#27865, Varb#2101, AMNG I-I#1216
Obverse descriptionBare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, on the left, facing draped bust of Serapis, wearing kalathos, on the right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΜ ΙΟΥΛΙΟϹ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ΚΑΙ ϹΑΡ ΑΥΓ
Reverse descriptionCoiled serpent (Glykon) with bearded head to left; in field to right, E.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙ ΤΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-247)  - -
Catalog ID4176914600
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