Marcianopolis Pentassarion - Elagabalus and Julia Maesa, 218 – 222
YΠ IOYΛ ANT CΕΛEYKOY MAPKIANOΠΟΛITΩN; 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)
13.09
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentassaria from Marcianopolis. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 13.09 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Elagabalus, on the right, facing diademed and draped bust of Julia Maesa, on the left.
- Reverse
- Demeter standing front, head to left, holding grain-ears and poppy in her right hand and long torch in her left; in field to right, E.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — | E |
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