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 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 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)
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