| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 266 Price realized: 60 EUR (Approx. 65 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Moesia Inferior. Marcianopolis. Macrinus and Diadumenian AD 217-218. Magistrate Pontianus (consular legate) Pentassarion (5 Assaria) Æ 26 mm, 10,23 g Laureate head of Macrinus right and bare head of Diadumenian left, vis-à-vis /VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN / - E Serapis standing left, raising right hand in salute and holding sceptre in left. Very Fine Varbanov 1213. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 201 Price realized: 75 EUR (Approx. 80 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Moesia Inferior. Marcianopolis. Macrinus and Diadumenian AD 217-218. Pontianus, legatus consularis. Pentassarion (5 Assaria) Æ 28 mm, 12,69 g Confronted busts of Macrinus, laureate, draped, and cuirassed, and Diadumenian, bareheaded and draped / Apollo standing facing, head right, raising right hand on head and holding bow in left; serpent entwined around tree stump to right, E (mark of value) to left. Very Fine Varbanov 1147 var. (bust types) Macrinus and Diadumenianus were figures in the history of the Roman Empire during the tumultuous period known as the Crisis of the Third Century. Macrinus, born in AD 165, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 217 to 218. He was not of noble birth but rose through the ranks of the military to become the Praetorian Prefect under Emperor Caracalla. After Caracalla's assassination, Macrinus seized power but faced opposition from the Senate and the military. His reign was short-lived, as he was defeated in battle by the forces of Elagabalus, a rival claimant to the throne, and subsequently executed. Diadumenianus, born in AD 208, was the son of Macrinus and served briefly as co-emperor alongside his father in AD 218. His reign lasted only a few weeks, as Macrinus' forces were defeated by Elagabalus, leading to their deaths. Diadumenianus was just 10 years old at the time of his brief rule, and his role as co-emperor was largely symbolic. After Macrinus' downfall, Diadumenianus was captured and executed, marking the end of his brief and insignificant tenure as a Roman ruler. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1255 Price realized: 150 CHF (Approx. 170 USD / 157 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: MOESIA INFERIOR. Marcianopolis. Macrinus, with Diadumenian as Caesar, 217-218. Pentassarion (Bronze, 27 mm, 12.52 g, 6 h), Pontianus, legatus consularis. AY K OΠEΛ CEYH MAKPINOC K M OΠEΛ / ANTΩNEI/NOC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus, on the left, facing bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian, on the right. Rev. YΠ ΠONTIANOY MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN Apollo (or Bonus Eventus) standing front, head to left, holding branch in his left hand and sacrificing from patera over altar with his right; in field to right, E. H&J 6.24.7.8. Varbanov -. Attractive olive green patina. Minor areas of weakness and with light scratches on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 50 CHF |  |
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| Tauler & Fau > Auction 141 | Auction date: 22 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 861 Price realized: 35 EUR (Approx. 37 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Elagabalus. Moesia Inferior. AE 26. 218-222 AD. Marcianopolis. Julius Antonius Seleukus, consular legate. (Varbanov-1592). (AMNG-683). Anv.: AVT K M AVPHΛI ANTΩNEINOC AVΓ (ligate), laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right. Rev.: VΠ I0A ANT CEΛEVK0 MAPKIA(NOΠOΛITΩN), Tyche standing facing, head to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Ae. 9,85 g. Almost VF/VF. Est...50,00. Spanish description: Eliogábalo. Moesia Inferior. AE 26. 218-222 d.C. Marcianópolis. Julius Antonius Seleukus, legado consular. (Varbanov-1592). (AMNG-683). Anv.: AVT K M AVPHΛI ANTΩNEINOC AVΓ (ligado). Busto laureado, drapeado y con coraza a la derecha. Rev.: VΠ I0A ANT CEΛEVK0 MAPKIA(NOΠOΛITΩN). Tyche en pie de frente, mirando a la izquierda, sosteniendo timón y cornucopia. Ae. 9,85 g. MBC-/MBC. Est...50,00. |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61375 | Auction date: 20 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 25154 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: Ancients MOESIA INFERIOR. Marcianopolis. Macrinus (AD 217-218) with Diadumenian. AE pentassarion (27mm, 13.70 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Pontianus, consular legate. AYT K M OΠEΛ CEV MAKPEINOC K M OΠE ANTΩNINOC, confronting heads of laureate Macrinus right (on left) facing the bare-headed Diadumenian left (on right) / VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAP-KIANOΠOΛEITΩN (AP ligate), Homonia standing facing, modius on head left, with patera in outstretched right hand sacrificing over lit altar at feet to left, cornucopia cradled in left arm; E (mark of value) in right field. Varbanov 1198. Charming, Fine Style portraits of the emperor and prince struck on deep walnut-colored flan with bright fields. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-provincial/ancients-moesia-inferior-marcianopolis-macrinus-ad-217-218-with-diadumenian-ae-pentassarion-27mm-1370-gm-1h-/a/61375-25154.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61375-05202024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 202 Price realized: 60 EUR (Approx. 64 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Moesia Inferior. Marcianopolis. Elagabalus and Julia Maesa AD 218-222. Julius Antonius Seleucus, legatus consularis Pentassarion (5 Assaria) Æ 28 mm, 11,39 g Confronted busts of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, and cuirassed, and Julia Maesa, diademed and draped / Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera and grain-ears; E (retrograde; mark of value) to left, Very Fine RPC VI, 1408 (temporary); cf. AMNG 949; Varbanov 1661. Rare. Bonus Eventus was a deity in ancient Roman religion and mythology associated with success, good fortune, and positive outcomes. The name "Bonus Eventus" translates to "Good Outcome" or "Good Event" in Latin. This deity was particularly invoked by farmers, merchants, and individuals seeking favorable outcomes in their endeavors. In Roman art and iconography, Bonus Eventus was often depicted as a youthful figure holding a cornucopia overflowing with fruits, grains, and other symbols of abundance and prosperity. Sometimes, he would also be portrayed with a sheaf of wheat or a laurel wreath, further emphasizing his association with success and prosperity. Worship of Bonus Eventus was widespread throughout the Roman Empire, and his cult had various temples, altars, and shrines dedicated to him. People would offer prayers, sacrifices, and votive offerings to seek his blessings for successful harvests, business ventures, and other important undertakings. The cult of Bonus Eventus continued to be popular even into the late Roman Empire, reflecting the enduring desire for good fortune and prosperity among the Roman people. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
