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Pentassarion - Philip II as caesar ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙ/ΤΩΝ; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 11.94 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 | 11.94 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coiled serpent (Glykon) with bearded head to left; in field to right, E.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙ
ΤΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Pentassarion coin was minted during the reign of Philip II (244-247 AD) and features an image of the emperor as caesar on one side, and the name of the city Marcianopolis (now known as Devnya, Bulgaria) on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was part of a series of coins minted during Philip II's reign that were designed to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and territorial expansion. The coin's imagery and inscriptions were meant to convey the power and prestige of the Roman Empire, and its circulation in the province of Moesia Inferior (now part of modern-day Bulgaria) would have served as a tangible reminder of Roman rule to the people living in that region.
