THRACE, Philippopolis. Diadumenian, as Caesar (AD 217-218). Æ Tetrassarion
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THRACE, Philippopolis. Diadumenian, as Caesar (AD 217-218). Æ Tetrassarion
£200.00
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Denomination: Æ Tetrassarion (4 Assaria)
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Diameter: 27 mm
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Weight: 13.75 g
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Mint: Philippopolis, Thrace (modern Plovdiv, Bulgaria)
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Date of Issue: c. AD 217–218 (Struck during the brief 14-month joint reign of Macrinus and Diadumenian).
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References: Varbanov III 1730-1740 var. (depending on minor obverse bust variations); Moushmov 5344 var.
Obverse: Μ ΟΠΕΛ ΔΙΑΔΟΥΜΕΝΙΑΝΟΣ Κ, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse:ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Eagle standing facing on line, wings spread, head left, holding wreath in its beak.Features:Rich, stable olive-brown patina. Clear centration dimples on both obverse and reverse from flan preparation. -