Marcianopolis Pentassarion - Elagabalus and Julia Maesa, 218 – 222
IOYΛ ANT CEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Legate Seleucus; Homonoia; Marcianopolis
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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.01
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
2.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentassaria from Marcianopolis. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 9.01 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, facing draped bust of Julia Maesa to left, wearing diadem. (The emperor caesar Marcus Julius Antoninus august and the augusta Julia Maesa)
- Reverse
- Homonoia standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left hand; mark of value in lower left field. (The legate Julius Antonius Seleucus of Marcianopolis)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — |
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