Marcianopolis - Aesklepios
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
26 |
| Weight (g) |
12.07 |
| Die Axis |
180 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC KM OΠE ANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus right facing bare head of Diadumenian left |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIAN-OV MAPKIANOΠOΛE/ITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Asklepios standing with serpent entwined staff; E to centre right |
Meaning |
Consular legate, Pontianus, (Governor) of the people of Markianopolis – Good health |
References; |
Collection; Moushmov 534; AMNG I 745; Hristova/Jekov 6.24.20.3 (ob. die - Hristova/Jekov 6.24.20.7 (Rev die) (r.5); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1, No. 1166 |
Notes: |
The son of Apollo and the god of healing and health this reverse symbolised the Emperor's desire for a healthy people. In the ancient world snakes symbolized healing and life-renewal. His two greatest cult centres developed at Epidauros and Pergamon, where they became destinations for those seeking cures for their ailments |
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
13.78 |
| Die Axis |
20 |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPEINOC K M OΠE ANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus right facing bare head of Diadumenian left |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEIT/ΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Asklepios standing with serpent entwined staff; E to centre right |
Meaning |
Consular legate, Pontianus, (Governor) of the people of Markianopolis – Good health |
References; |
Collection |
Notes: |
|
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
27 |
| Weight (g) |
14.86 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AV K OΠΠEΛ CEVH MAKPEINOC K / M OΠΠEΛ ANTΩ / NINOC ΔIAΔO / VMENIA |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus right facing bare head of Diadumenian left |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEIT / ΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Asklepios standing with serpent entwined staff; E to centre right |
Meaning |
Consular legate, Pontianus, (Governor) of the people of Markianopolis – Good health |
References; |
cng sale176 No.195; AMNG I 748; Hristova and Jekov p. 107, 6.24.20.3. |
Notes: |
|
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
28 |
| Weight (g) |
12.9 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC KM OΠEANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus right facing bare head of Diadumenian left |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEIT/ΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Asklepios standing with serpent entwined staff; E to centre right |
Meaning |
Consular legate, Pontianus, (Governor) of the people of Markianopolis – Good health |
References; |
ebay sales AAH; Hristova and Jekov p. 107, 6.24.20.3. |
Notes: |
|
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
26 |
| Weight (g) |
12.8 |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC KM OΠEANTΩNINOC |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus right facing bare head of Diadumenian left |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEIT/ΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Asklepios standing with serpent entwined staff; E to centre right |
Meaning |
Consular legate, Pontianus, (Governor) of the people of Markianopolis – Good health |
References; |
ebay sales; Hristova and Jekov p. 107, 6.24.20.3. |
Notes: |
|
| Province |
Moesia Inferior |
| City |
Markianopolis |
| Size (mm) |
26 |
| Weight (g) |
- |
| Die Axis |
- |
| Tariff |
5 assaria |
| Governor |
P. Fu. Pontianus |
| Ob. Leg. |
AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPINOC KM OΠEA NTΩNINO / C |
| Ob. Desc. |
Laureate head of Macrinus right facing bare head of Diadumenian left |
| Meaning |
Imperator, Caesar, Opellius Severus Macrinus, Caesar Marcus Opellius Antonius. |
| Rev. Leg. |
VΠ ΠONTIAN-OV MAPKIANOΠ / OΛEITΩN |
Rev. Desc. |
Asklepios standing with serpent entwined staff; E to centre right |
Meaning |
Consular legate, Pontianus, (Governor) of the people of Markianopolis – Good health |
References; |
classicial coins sales; AMNG 745 |
Notes: |
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