| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
16 |
| Weight (g) |
3.60 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
1 assarion |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPELLI ANTWNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare headed and draped bust right – seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANOPOLEI / TWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Lion walking left |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis – The emperor rule protects the people |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 629; Hristova/Jekov 6.25.53.1 (r.6); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1. No. 1349 |
Notes: |
The lion was regarded as a symbol of strength. |
