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Pentassarion - Elagabalus and Julia Maesa YΠ IOYΛ ANT CΕΛEYKOY MAPKIANOΠΟΛITΩN; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 13.09 g | 28 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 | 13.09 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ IOYΛ ANT CΕΛEYKOY MAPKIANOΠΟΛITΩN
Interesting fact
The Pentassarion coin featuring Elagabalus and Julia Maesa is notable for its unique design. On one side, it depicts the emperor Elagabalus and his mother Julia Maesa standing together, with Elagabalus holding a scepter and Julia Maesa holding a small statue of the goddess Victory. This design was unusual for Roman coins, which typically featured the emperor alone or with a deity. The inclusion of Julia Maesa on the coin may have been a nod to her influence and power as the emperor's mother and advisor.
