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Greek-Roman to identify

Verfasst: Do 06.12.12 12:44
von aidab
Hello again,
Here it is another greek-coin I would appreciate any help to identify. It weights 9,2 gr. and it's diammeter is about 24 mm.
Thanks in advance.

Re: Greek-Roman to identify

Verfasst: Do 06.12.12 13:00
von Julianus v. Pannonien
Hi,

It seems to be a Macrinus from Nikopolis.
something like this: http://www.acsearch.info/record.html?id=377935

But I am sure you will get further informations from our provincial-experts.

Simon

Re: Greek-Roman to identify

Verfasst: Do 06.12.12 13:28
von Invictus
Hi,

yes, its Macrinus, but Marcianopolis :wink:
http://www.coinproject.com/coin_detail.php?coin=122903

best regards

Re: Greek-Roman to identify

Verfasst: Do 06.12.12 13:29
von Peter43
Pontianus was governor in Nikopolis too, but this is Markianopolis!

Macrinus, AD 217-218
struck under governor P. Fur. Pontianus
obv. AVT K OPELLIOC CEVH MAKREINOC
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP PONTIANOV MAR - KIANOPOLEITWN
Tyche wearing kalathos, holding cornucopiae and rudder set on globe
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 711
b) Varbanov (engl.) 1133

Hristova/Jekov (2011) and Pfeiffer I can add on weekend!

Best regards

Re: Greek-Roman to identify

Verfasst: Do 06.12.12 13:46
von aidab
Thanks a lot for so fast answer & information. I'm very grateful to all of you.

Re: Greek-Roman to identify

Verfasst: So 09.12.12 11:24
von Peter43
I can add:

Hristova/Jekov (2011) 6.23.38.2; Pfeiffer 212

Best regards