Marcianopolis - Athena
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
13.57 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus r. facing bare head of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠOTIANOV MAP-KIANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Athena with helmet, standing, holding an owl and inverted spear; E to centre left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Blessings on your families |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 537; AMNG I, 1, 239, 734; BMC 32, 30; Hristova/Jekov 6.24.4.6 (r.5); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1, No. 1170 |
Notes: |
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| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
9.81 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus r. facing bare head of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠOTIANOV MAP-KIANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Athena with helmet, standing, holding an owl and inverted spear; E to centre left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Blessings on your families |
References; |
ebays sales October 2007 (AHH) (illustrated with permission) Moushmov 537; AMNG I, 1, 239, 734; BMC 32, 30; Hristova/Jekov 6.24.4.6 (r.5); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1, No. 1170 |
Notes: |
|
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
26 |
| Weight (g) |
12.48 |
| Die Axis |
170 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus r. facing bare head of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAP-K-IANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Athena with helmet, standing, holding an owl and inverted spear; E to centre left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Blessings on your families |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 537, AMNG I, 1, 239, 734. BMC 32, 30; Hristova/Jekov 6.24.4.7 (r.5) |
Notes: |
Athena was born out of the head of Zeus and was the Greek goddess of crafts, domesticity and war. She was, obviously, the patron goddess of Athens and her symbols were the owl and the olive tree. In later times she came to be regarded as a goddess of wisdom. Her Roman name was Minerva.
N & E combined on reverse legend
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| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
- |
| Weight (g) |
11.95 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus r. facing bare head of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAP-K-IANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Athena with helmet, standing, holding an owl and inverted spear; E to centre left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Blessings on your families |
References; |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung; Auction 142; October 10th, 2005, Lot number: 1817 (illustrated with permission); |
Notes: |
|
| 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 OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus r. facing bare head of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAP-K-IANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Athena with helmet, standing, holding an owl and inverted spear; E to centre left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Blessings on your families |
References; |
Munzen & Medaillen GmbH Auction 16, No.263 (illustrated with permission); |
Notes: |
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| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
11.09 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus r. facing bare head of Diadumenian l. |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAP-K-IANOΠOΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Athena with helmet, standing, holding an owl and inverted spear; E to centre left |
Meaning |
Governor Pontianus, (coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Blessings on your families |
References; |
AAH ebay sales September 2007 (illustrated with permission); |
Notes: |
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