Marcianopolis Pentassarion - Diadumenian, 217 – 218
MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN; Markianopolis
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
Currency
Reform of Caracalla Antoninianus
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Pentassaria
Year
217 – 218
Ruler
Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus)
(217–218)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentassaria from Marcianopolis. Issued from 217 to 218. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 9 g.
- Obverse
- Confronted busts of Macrinus, laureate and Diadumenianus, bare-headed
- Reverse
- 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.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217-218) | — | Marcianopolis |
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