Marcianopolis Pentassarion - Macrinus and Diadumenian, 217 – 218
YΠ ΠONTIANOY MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN; Marcianopolis
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
Currency
Reform of Caracalla Antoninianus
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Pentassaria
Year
217 – 218
Rulers
Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus)
(217–218)
, Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus)
(217–218)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.52
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentassaria from Marcianopolis. Issued from 217 to 218. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 12.52 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus, on the left, facing bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian, on the right.
- Reverse
- Apollo (or Bonus Eventus) standing front, head to left, holding branch in his left hand and sacrificing from patera over altar with his right; in field to right, E.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217-218) | — | E |
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