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Pentassarion - Elagabalus and Julia Maesa IOYΛ ANT CEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Legate Seleucus; Homonoia; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 9.01 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Pentassaria (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.01 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.70 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#317687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Homonoia standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left hand; mark of value in lower left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
VΠ IOYΛ ANT CEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN
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Unabridged legend: Upatos Julios Antoninos Seleucos Markianopoleiton
Translation: The legate Julius Antonius Seleucus of Marcianopolis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Julia Maesa, the grandmother of Elagabalus, who was a powerful and influential woman in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD. She played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the empire, and her image on this coin reflects her importance and status at the time.
