| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
27 |
| Weight (g) |
10.58 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AV K M OΠE CEV MAKPINOC M OΠEΛ ANTΩNEINOC KAI |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, Marcus Opellius Antonius Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
River god holding (rod?) in right hand and leaning on a rock. E to upper left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – The emperor brings justice to this city |
References; |
Collection; AMNG I 754 (Var. der Vs.-Legende) and Table. XVIII, 6; Moushmov 568, Tab X, 6; Varbanov Vol I, 980-982; (die match to Auktion Lanz 97, lot 794), Lindgren III, 45 (citing Pick754v 11.02); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1, No. 1281 |
Notes: |
The reverse deity represents the local divinity of the river (identified by the upturned urn) so important for communication and travel. Generally speaking, for the Province, It may be that bearded gods represent the mature river while un-bearded gods represent the spring(s) from which the rivers originate. |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
- |
| Weight (g) |
11.56 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AV K M OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC M OΠEΛ ANTΩNEINOC KAI |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, Marcus Opellius Antonius Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
River god holding (rod?) in right hand and leaning on a rock. E to upper left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – The emperor brings justice to this city |
References; |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung Auction 122, Lot number: 1665 (illustrated with permission); |
Notes: |
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| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
12.10 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AV K M OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC M OΠEΛ ANTΩNEINOC KAI |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, Marcus Opellius Antonius Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
River god holding (rod?) in right hand and leaning on a rock. E to upper left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – The emperor brings justice to this city |
References; |
Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 97, Lot number: 794 (illustrated with permission); |
Notes: |
. |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
- |
| Weight (g) |
13.44 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AV K OΠEΛ CEVH MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNEINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, Marcus Opellius Antonius Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
River god holding (rod?) in right hand and leaning on a rock. E to upper left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – The emperor brings justice to this city |
References; |
H. D. Rauch Mail Bid Sale 207 No.759, (illustrated with permission); |
Notes: |
. |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
- |
| Weight (g) |
- |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AV K OΠEΛ CEVH MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNEINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, Marcus Opellius Antonius Caesar |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
River god holding (rod?) in right hand and leaning on a rock. E to upper left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – The emperor brings justice to this city |
References; |
AMNG 754 |
Notes: |
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