Pentassarion - Diadumenian MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN, Markianopolis

Issuer Marcianopolis
Year 217-218
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Pentassaria (5⁄16)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Bronze
Weight 9 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Moush`12#569, Varb#929
Obverse description Confronted busts of Macrinus, laureate and Diadumenianus, bare-headed
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering AVT K OΠEΛΛIOC CEV MAKREIN[OC KM] OΠEΛΛIOC ANTΩNEINOC
Reverse description Triumphal 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 script Greek
Reverse lettering MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN VP ПONTIAN - Ω MARKIANO / ΠOΛEIT/ WN E (for denomination)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (217-218) - Marcianopolis -
Numisquare ID 3134976640
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