| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
- |
| Weight (g) |
3.00 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
1 assarion |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPELLIOC ANTWNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right – seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANOPOLEITWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Serpent in four coils (possibly linked to the Glykon healing cult) |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis |
References; |
Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger Auction 366 October 29th, 2000 Lot number: 322 (illustrated with permission); AMNG I 802, p.251; Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1. No. 1352 |
Notes: |
This type of bust is some times described as having scale armour, indicated by the dotted arrangement. Macrinus obverses can also be seen with this type of bust |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
17 |
| Weight (g) |
2.8 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
1 assarion |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPELLIOC ANTWNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right – seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANOPOLEITWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Serpent in four coils (possibly linked to the Glykon healing cult) |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis |
References; |
Collection; AMNG I 802, p.251; Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1. No. 1352 |
Notes: |
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