© Olegario
© Olegario
Pentassarion - Diadumenian MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN; Markianopolis
| Bronze | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Pentassaria (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN
VP ПONTIAN - Ω MARKIANO / ΠOΛEIT/ WN
E (for denomination)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors on its obverse side. The coin bears the portraits of both Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD) and his son-in-law and co-emperor, Lucius Verus (161-169 AD), which is a unique feature among Roman coins. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, making it a significant historical artifact.
