Marcianopolis - Hermes
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
21 |
| Weight (g) |
5.64 |
| Die Axis |
0 |
| Tariff |
2 assaria |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPELLIOC ANTWNEINOC K |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare head right seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANO-P-OLEITWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Hermes standing with purse in right hand and kerykeion over right arm |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis Good fortune to all |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 606; AMNG I 789 var., p.250; Hristova/Jekov 6.25.10.1 (r.5); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1. No. 1341 |
Notes: |
Hermes was the patron of merchants, travellers, shepherds, poets and thieves and was thought of as the messenger of the gods. His unique staff (Kerykeion in Greek and Kerykeion in Latin) has two entwined snakes and he is often seen carrying a purse. |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
22 |
| Weight (g) |
6.59 |
| Die Axis |
180 |
| Tariff |
2 assaria |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPELLIOC ANTWNEINOC K |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare head right seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANO-P-OLEITWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Hermes standing with purse in right hand and kerykeion over right arm |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis Good fortune to all |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 606; AMNG I 789 var., p.250; Hristova/Jekov 6.25.10.1 (r.5); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1. No. 1341 |
Notes: |
Hermes was the patron of merchants, travellers, shepherds, poets and thieves and was thought of as the messenger of the gods. His unique staff (Kerykeion in Greek and Kerykeion in Latin) has two entwined snakes and he is often seen carrying a purse. |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
22 |
| Weight (g) |
6.59 |
| Die Axis |
180 |
| Tariff |
2 assaria |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPELLIOC ANTWNEINOC K |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare head right seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANO-POLEITWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Nemesis-Aequitas standing with scales in right hand and cornucopia in left arm; below a wheel |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis The emperors rule brings justice and prosperity |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 599; AMNG I 789 var., p.250; Hristova/Jekov 6.25.35.1 (r.6); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1. No. 1341 |
Notes: |
Due to his swiftness of foot Hermes was closely associated with athleticism and his statues adorned many stadiums and gymnasiums. |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
- |
| Weight (g) |
6.21 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
2 assaria |
| Governor |
- |
| Ob. Leg. |
M OPELLIOC ANTWNEINOC K |
| Ob. Desc. |
Bare head right seen from behind |
| Meaning |
Marcus Opellius Antonius |
| Rev. Leg. |
MARKIANO-POLEITWN |
Rev. Desc. |
Nemesis-Aequitas standing with scales in right hand and cornucopia in left arm; below a wheel |
Meaning |
(Coin) of the people of Markianopolis The emperors rule brings justice and prosperity |
References; |
Numismatik Lanz Mόnchen, Auction 106, Lot number: 589 (illustrated with permission);AMNG I 789 var., p.250; |
Notes: |
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