© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Æ Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 5.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100-200 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cybele seated left, holding patera, resting arm on drum, lions at her sides.
Lettering: MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN
Interesting fact
The coin , the Standard circulation coin Æ (Marcianopolis) (100-200) from Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) made of Bronze weighing 5.2 g, is an example of a coin that was used during the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD) on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. The coin was likely used for everyday transactions and trading, and its design was meant to symbolize the power and influence of the Roman Empire.
