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Pentassarion - Philip II as Caesar Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 12.01 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Pentassaria (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.01 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hermes leaning left, head slightly right; to right, E (mark of value) above caduceus.
Lettering: YΠ ΠΡACT MECCAΛΛEINOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Prastina Messallinus, legatus consularisInteresting fact
The Pentassarion coin featuring Philip II as Caesar (Marcianopolis) (244-247) from Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) is notable for its rare depiction of Philip II as a beardless Caesar, which was a departure from the traditional representation of Roman emperors with beards. This unique feature has made it a prized collector's item among numismatists.
