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Pentassarion - Elagabalus and Julia Maesa Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 10.2 g | 26 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 | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#187030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dionysus, nude, standing front, with head facing left, holding a thyrsus in his left hand whilst pouring wine from a kantharus with his right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: VΠ IOVA ANT CEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOΛI / TΩN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Maesa, the grandmother of Elagabalus, who played a significant role in his rise to power and acted as an advisor during his reign.
