Marcianopolis - Tyche





Province Moesia Inferior
City Markianopolis
Size (mm) 27
Weight (g) 13.97
Die Axis 5
Tariff 5 assaria
Governor P. Fu. Pontianus
Ob. Leg. AVT K OΠEΛΛI CEV MAKPEINOC K M OΠEΛΛI ANTΩNEINOC
Ob. Desc. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l.
Meaning Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius.
Rev. Leg. VΠ ΠONTIANOV M-APKIANOΠOΛEITΩN
Rev. Desc. Tyche standing, holding rudder and cornucopia. E to upper left.
Meaning Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Good fortune and prosperity on the residents of this city
References; Collection; Moushmov 575, AMNG I, 1, 246, 774. Ruzicka, Inedita 122, 774a; Hristova/Jekov 6.24.38.2 (r.4); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1, No. 1221
Notes: Fortuna was the Roman personification of fate or fortune, akin to the Greek Tyche – closely associated with the supply of grain from Egypt which was transported by ship - hence the rudder and cornucopia in this case. Allegedly, each Roman emperor slept with a golden statue of her in his quarters so as to have good luck




Province Moesia Inferior
City Markianopolis
Size (mm) 28
Weight (g) 11.55
Die Axis -
Tariff 5 assaria
Governor P. Fu. Pontianus
Ob. Leg. AVT K OΠEΛΛI CEV MAKPEINOC K M OΠEΛΛI ANTΩNEINOC
Ob. Desc. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l.
Meaning Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius.
Rev. Leg. VΠ ΠONTIANOV M-APKIANOΠOΛEITΩN
Rev. Desc. Tyche standing, holding rudder and cornucopia. E to upper left.
Meaning Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Good fortune and prosperity on the residents of this city
References; Munzen & Medaillen GmbH Auction 16 No.264
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Province Moesia Inferior
City Markianopolis
Size (mm) 26
Weight (g) -
Die Axis -
Tariff 5 assaria
Governor P. Fu. Pontianus
Ob. Leg. AVT K OΠΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ΛI ANTΩNEINOC
Ob. Desc. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l.
Meaning Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius.
Rev. Leg. VΠ ΠONTIANOV M-APKIANOΠOΛEITΩN
Rev. Desc. Tyche standing, holding rudder and cornucopia. E to upper left.
Meaning Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Good fortune and prosperity on the residents of this city
References; Ancient Treasures (ebay sales October 2007)
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Province Moesia Inferior
City Markianopolis
Size (mm) 26
Weight (g) 11.97
Die Axis 180
Tariff 5 assaria
Governor P. Fu. Pontianus
Ob. Leg. AV K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPEINOC 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, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius.
Rev. Leg. VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛI
Rev. Desc. Tyche standing, holding rudder and cornucopia. E to upper left.
Meaning Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Good fortune and prosperity on the residents of this city
References; Collection;
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Province Moesia Inferior
City Markianopolis
Size (mm) 25
Weight (g) 8.51
Die Axis 180
Tariff 5 assaria
Governor P. Fu. Pontianus
Ob. Leg. AV K OΠEΛ CEVH MAKPEINOC K M OΠEΛ / ANTΩNEI / NOC
Ob. Desc. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r. facing bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian l.
Meaning Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius.
Rev. Leg. VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛI
Rev. Desc. Tyche standing, holding rudder and cornucopia. E to centre right.
Meaning Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Good fortune and prosperity on the residents of this city
References; Collection;
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