Marcianopolis Pentassarion - Elagabalus and Julia Maesa, 218 – 222
Marcianopolis
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.2
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses from Marcianopolis. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 10.2 g.
- Obverse
- Confronted busts of Elagabalus and Julia Maesa.
- Reverse
- Dionysus, nude, standing front, with head facing left, holding a thyrsus in his left hand whilst pouring wine from a kantharus with his right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) TΩN | — | Marcianopolis |
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