Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Diadumenian
Description:
Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis. Diadumenian As Caesar (217 - 218 AD). M OΠΠEΛIOΣ ANTΩNINOΣ KAIΣAΡ; bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN Artemis advancing right, drawing bow from quiver and holding bow, dog leaping right behind, Γ to left.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
6,92 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
SNG München 305; SNGH 159; Varbanov 1014
Commentary:
olive-brown patina, good details
History:
Diadumenian was murdered at the age of ten and his head brought to the new emperor Elagabalus who kept it as a trophy.
Article Number:
002-07-01-44149