| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
17 |
| Weight (g) |
2.61 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
1 assarion |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
K M OPELLI ANTWNEINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare head right – seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANO-POLEITWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Eagle standing on club, head right, wreath in beak |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis – A prince crowned by the gods |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 601; Varbanov 1029 var.; AMNG 800; Hristova/Jekov 6.25.1.2 (r.5); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol1. No. 1334 |
Notes: |
The eagle has three main significances when depicted on coins of this era. It is an attribute of Zeus. It can be a sign of consecratio when the Emperor had deceased. It can be seen as part of a legion’s standards. In this instance it is likely to be a reference to Zeus crowning the young prince for rulership. |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
17 |
| Weight (g) |
2.61 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
1 assarion |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
K M OPELLI ANTWNEINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare head right – seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANO-POLEITWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Eagle standing on club, head right, wreath in beak |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis – A prince crowned by the gods |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 601; Varbanov 1029 var.; AMNG 800; Hristova/Jekov 6.25.1.2 (r.5); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol1. No. 1334 |
Notes: |
The eagle has three main significances when depicted on coins of this era. It is an attribute of Zeus. It can be a sign of consecratio when the Emperor had deceased. It can be seen as part of a legion’s standards. In this instance it is likely to be a reference to Zeus crowning the young prince for rulership. |
