Marcianopolis glykon





Province Moesia Inferior
City Markianopolis
Size (mm) -
Weight (g) 3.00
Die Axis -
Tariff 1 assarion
Governor -
Ob. Leg. M OPELLIOC ANTWNINOC
Ob. Desc. Bare headed and draped bust right – seen from behind
Meaning Marcus Opellius Antonius
Rev. Leg. MARKIANOPOLEITWN
Rev. Desc. Glykon, serpent in four coils
Meaning (Coin) of the people of Markianopolis - Honouring the Glykon cult
References; Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger Auction 366 October 29th, 2000 Lot number: 322 (illustrated with permission); Pick I, 1, S. 251, 802
Notes: This type of bust is some times described as having scale armour, indicated by the dotted arrangement. Macrinus obverses can also be seen with this type of bust