Marcianopolis Pentassarion - Elagabalus and Julia Maesa, 218 – 222
VΠ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEYKOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Markianopolis
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
Currency
Reform of Caracalla Antoninianus
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Pentassaria
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.7
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentassaria from Marcianopolis. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 12.7 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Elagabalus right, facing draped bust of Julia Maesa left. (Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninos Julia Maesa Augusta)
- Reverse
- Athena standing left, holding owl in her extended right hand and spear in left; shield at her side, E in right field. (Legate Julius Antonius Seleucus Marcianopolis)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — |
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