Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (please see above comments on Greek letters) (AYT K M AYPHLI ANTwEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLi antVneinoc) with laureate head right .

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp I8L ANT CELEY KOV MAPKIANOpO LITwN) (yP I8L ant ceLeykov mapkianoPo LitVn) Eagle standing wings spread, head right with a wreath in its mouth. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The Diameter is 25 mm and is 8.63 g, die axis 20 deg. Reference: Moushmov-646v, Varbanov 1517v (R4 for 1517) v for different obverse legend, Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.1.7 (R3), AMNG I page 262 no 873, not in BMC III (Thrace).

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc) with laureate bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚ.. ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΤΩΝ (Yp I8L ANT CELEYK... MAPKIANOpOLI TwN)( yP I8L ant ceLeyk...mapkianoPoLi tVn) Eagle standing wings spread, head left with a wreath in its mouth. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 8.38 g, die axis 30 deg. Reference: Moush-646, Varbanov 1488v/1515v/1516v v for none of the obverse legends matching, number dependent on if second reverse OV is a ligature or not. Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.1.4-7v, v for none having obverse legend as well as that the eagles with heads in the right direction have the wrong style of obverse bust. AMNG I page 262 no 872, Not in BMC III (Thrace).

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc) with laureate head right.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩ (Yp I8L ANT CELEYKOV MAPKIANOpOLITw) (yP I8L ant ceLeykov mapkianoPoLitV) Hera (Juno) standing with phiale and scepter. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 8.66 g, die axis 15 deg. Reference: Moush-656. Varbanov 1519v. v as reverse legend is missing the last N and different obverse legend., Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.3.5 (R3), BMC III (Thrace) 44v v for different obverse legend. Similar to 46, however I feel that the ending and the style of the reverse legend outweighs 44 only having AVP on the obverse, AMNG I page 253 nos 813-818, 817 closest, however 817 is Bust laureate, cuirassed, draped right.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLI ANTwNEINOC) (ayt k m ayphLi antVneinoc) with Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙΟΥ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚ8 ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOY ANT CELEYK8 MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (vP ioyL ant ceLeyk8 mapkianoPoLitVn) Ares (Mars) facing right standing with shield and inverted spear. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 11.19 g, die axis 190 deg. Reference: Moush-612. The only Varbanov Ares is 1512 and it is a Ga (right obverse legend, but only Laurate Head right (not draped and cuirassed) which he shows as Pick (Moushmov) 611 (rather than 612, inverted spear) and AMNGI 823. It is also listed with a OV ligature in 2 places and this one only has it in the second place. Not pictured. AMNGI 823 does sound like what Varbanov also describes and doesn't have another Ares for Elagabalus. Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.11.1var same obverse, however Ares is facing the other way with the shield on the other side. The OV ligature is in the opposite place. This one also has more of the characters (tVn) in the exergue. Zhekov/Jekov only shows one example with Ares.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡΗ ΑΝΤ ΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVPH ANT wNEINOC) (Avt k m avph ant Vneinoc) with laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right. Obverse split in odd location.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛEΙ Τ ΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLEI T wN) ( yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLei t Vn) Homonoia or Harmonia (Concordia) standing facing, head right, holding phiale left over lighted altar and cornucopia. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 10.73 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference Moush-632 (assumed variety), Reverse die AMNG I 847 (SNG Fitzwilliam IV, pl. XXVIII, 1551), Reverse die Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.36.3&4. Rare coin on both sides, possibly extremely rare with the obverse split. (see Patera versus Phiale page)Notes: Very odd split on the obverse legend with the ANT to the left of Elagabalus' bust. I have not found another example of this in any reference or on any other website. After a year and a half of watching sales, I found another coin with a split in the same place, appearing to be an obverse die match, with a reverse with Nemesis (First Nemesis coin listed below). Odd reverse legend with EIT being in the spelling of Markianopolis rather than just IT. AMNG I lists only 2 types under Seleucus that spell Markianopolis this way, 847 for Nemesis and 858 for Homonoia. Varbanov lists only 2 types under Seleucus with EIT and only 7 types without the Legate on the reverse with LEIT. Varbanov misreferences his 1476 to AMNG I 846 rather than AMNG I 847. Glancing through the previous section from Markianopolis, the coins of Macrinus and/or Diadumenian show that spelling probably greater than half of the time for Markianopolis. Interestingly the coins of Macrinus and Diadumenian which show Homonoia with a patera over a lighted alter all are listed with her facing, head left just like most examples of Elagabalus. The closest example that Varbanov lists for Elagabalus of the reverse is 1475, facing, head left. However, clearly, the head is right on this example. AMNG I 858 which he references lists Homonoia's head looking right. Varbanov also references Moushmov 632, which doesn't list which way Homonoia is looking. He also references Antike numismatik, Liste 41 / 2003, Moesia - Dacia, Hannover (A151, 293). Curtis Clay looked this up and the dealer is Blancon in Hannover and 2 were described as per that reverse, 310&311. 311was described as head, laureate only but 310 was described as this coin on the obverse. 310 did not describe the obverse split in the legend. (As the dealer that I had received this coin from had received it from Spink, it is possible that Spink had received this from Blancon in Hannover.) A die match reverse in Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.36.3&4 incorrectly lists with IT, but clearly displays EIT. I'm still looking at the Bulgarian to see if it says head left or right, but shows head right. The obverse however show a more standard split in the obverse legend. According to their reference, they are basing the coin after AMNG I, 858, which does have the correct reverse legend listed. 858 also does state Homonia is looking right, but it states that she is standing left, which on this coin it appears that she is standing facing. It shows the split in the obverse text between the AVPH and the ANT at the standard place rather than after the ANT as this coin shows. Searching through wildwinds for this spelling of Markianopolis, there is examples of Macrinus and/or Diadumenian, and one each for Caracalla, Elagabalus, and Severus Alexander. Looking at the examples of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, the legends were incorrect. The example for Caracalla had the legend rubbed a bit, however looking through Varbanov there are several example, but a very small percentage. This alternate spelling for Markianopolis started at some point during Caracalla's reign, was moderately used during Macrinus' reign and died out at some point in Elagabalus' reign.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc) with laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp I8L ANT CELEYKOV MAPKIANOpOLITwN)(yP I8L ant ceLeykov mapkianoPoLitVn) Homonoia or Harmonia (Concordia) standing left, holding patera & cornucopiae. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 25.6 mm and is 11.09 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: Moush-633. Varbanov 1530v v for different obverse legend, Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.36.6 (R2), BMC III (Thrace) 48v v for different obverse legend as this example has the first OV with the V over the O, AMNG I pages 259 nos 850-857, 852 closest however 852 lists as laureate head right.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc) with laureate head right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟ ΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANO pOLITwN) (yP ioyL ant ceL eykoy mapkiano PoLitVn) Homonoia or Harmonia (Concordia) standing left, holding patera & cornucopia. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 25 mm and is 7.21 g, die axis 165 deg. Reference: Moush-633. Varbanov 1574v. v as 1574 obverse pictures a laureate head right. Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.36.5v as this has laureate head right, BMC III (Thrace) 47v v for different obverse and reverse legends, AMNG I pages 259-260 nos 850-859, no close matches.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVPHLI ANTwNEINOC) (Avt k m avphLi antVneinoc) with laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLEITwN) (yP ioyL ant ceL eykoy mapkianoPoLeitVn) Homonoia or Harmonia (Concordia) standing left, holding patera and cornucopia. The diameter is 27 mm and is 10.23 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: Moush-633. Probably Varbanov 1573 (R3). Probable Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.36.9 (R2). BMC III (Thrace) 47v v for different reverse legend, AMNG I pages 259-260 nos 850-859, no close matches due to reverse legend. Note: The obverse die is very similar, if not identical to Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.36.9 and Varbanov 1573, even to the spot in front of the ANT where it looks like the engraver changed his mind about placing an OC. The reverse die is extremely similar as well, including the blob-like area where the hand holding the cornucopia would be. I am basing the reverse legend on this evidence, though of course as the letters are obscured, I could be incorrect. Varbanov lists this coin with IT at the ending of the reverse rather than EIT, however the picture correctly shows that the spelling is EIT. He references a private collection for this coin. Zhekov/Jekov's example is also listed as IT, however the picture correctly shows the EIT. The rarity for this type might be off therefore in both references. As per mentioned earlier on this page this alternate spelling for Markianopolis started at some point Caracalla's reign, was moderately used during Macrinus' reign and died out at some point in Elagabalus' reign. The last omega and N are shown as ligature.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡΗ ΑΝΤ ΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVPH ANT wNEINOC) (Avt k m avph ant Vneinoc) with laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right. Obverse split in odd location.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛEΙ Τ ΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLEI T wN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLei t Vn) Nemesis standing left with scales and and an arshin (a measuring rod)(most likely, as I don't think that it is a cornucopiae), wheel at feet. An arshin was measuring unit equal to about 71cm or 28 inches. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 26.3 mm and is 10.02 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: Moush-643, Reverse die seems as Varbanov 1476, different obverse, Zhekov/Jekov similar reverse to 6.26.35.5, but having different obverse and reverse legends. Like the first coin of Homonoia or Harmonia (Concordia) above, it has an extremely odd obverse split on the legend and has the additional E in the reverse legend. More information about the legends can be found above. I believe that they are an obverse die match.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc) With laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛΑΝΤ.CEΛ EVΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟ ΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYLANT.CEL EVKOV MAPKIANOpO LITwN) (yP ioyLant.ceL evkov mapkianoPo LitVn) Nemesis standing left with scales and cornucopiae, wheel at feet. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 28 mm and is 10.27 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Moush-644. Varbanov-1585 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.35.1-5,9v There is not a matching version.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc) With laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ OYΛΑΝΤ CEΛE ΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp OYLANT CELE YKOY MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (yP oyLant ceLe ykoy mapkianoPoLitVn) Nemesis standing left with scales and cornucopiae, wheel at feet. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. Odd placement of Governor's name. The diameter is 25.3 mm and is 8.31 g, die axis 0 deg. Note: Legend verified in Jenek, however the Reverse legend is almost unreadable. I'm getting the legend from Zhekov/Jekov as there is a picture, however in their picture, I'm unsure if the I before OY is there or if it is one leg of the preceding Π, but in the typed legend it doesn't have the I. Reference: Moush-644. Varbanov-1585v v for different reverse legend, Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.35.9 (R2), H.M.-640

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑΓ (AYT K M AYPH ANTwNEINOC Ag) (Ayt k m ayph antVneinoc aG) With laureate draped and armored scales, bust right. The ΑΓ (Ag) (aG) is a ligature.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚ8 ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp I8L ANT CELEYK8 MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (yP I8L ant ceLeyk8 mapkianoPoLitVn) Nemesis standing left with scales and an arshin (a measuring rod). An arshin was measuring unit equal to about 71cm or 28 inches. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 10.84 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: Moushmov 643v v for not having wheel, Varbanov-1499 (R3). not found in Zhekov/Jekov, AMNG I page 258 no 841v v for no wheel on portrait. Note: German text distinguishes the additional armor showing as "Schuppenpanzer" versus "Panzer" which translates to cuirassed. This style of bust is rarer than the other styles. Varbanov doesn't distinguish between the cuirassed and armor scaled. Zhekov/Jekov doesn't show a bust in armored scales with a reverse of Nemesis and doesn't show a tetraassarion of Nemesis issued under Seleucus without a wheel.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLI ANTwNEINOC) (ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC) (Ayt k m ayphLi antVneinoc) with laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp I8L ANT CELEYKOV MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (yP I8L ant ceLeykov mapkianoPoLitVn) Hygieia (Salus) standing right, feeding serpent from patera. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 26 mm and is 8.71 g, die axis 45 deg. Reference: Moush-659. Varbanov-1535v v for different obverse legend. not found in Zhekov/Jekov, see 6.26.21.1-2

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑΓ (AYT K M AYPH ANTwNEINOC Ag) (Ayt k m ayph antVneinoc aG) with laureate head right. The ΑΓ (Ag) (aG) is a ligature.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟ ΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpO LITwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLitVn) Euthenia (Abundantia or Annona) standing, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae. Euthenia was the spirit of prosperity, abundance and plenty. She was one of the four younger graces. Euthenia is depicted rather than Demeter as Demeter's usual attribute along with corn-ears were normally either a torch or scepter/staff. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 11.30 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: Moush-621. Varbanov-1568v v for different obverse legend, AMNG vol. I, page 260, no. 860 (7 specimen listed) (my page on Euthenia). I don't believe Zhekov/Jekov has a match. According to the index, the closest goddess would probably be Demeter. However In the first example (below) the goddess is holding a branch and torch. In all the following examples in Zhekov/Jekov, she is holding a staff/scepter along with the corn ears.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc) With laureate draped and cuirassed, bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛΑΝΤ CEΛE ΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΤΩΝ (Yp IOYLANT CELE YKOY MAPKIANOpOLI TwN) (yP ioyLant ceLe ykoy mapkianoPoLi tVn) Goddess with corn-ears or branch raised, holding cornucopia. The diameter is 27 mm and is 8.85 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: Varbanov 1567 (R3), listed as Eumenea. AMNG I pg 260, 861 listed as goddess with corn-ears or branch raised to the top. Pick refers to the goddess as standing as before and the previous listing listed a cornucopia, though this listing doesn't explicitly list one. Varbanov doesn't list the cornucopia, but often gets the descriptions from Pick, Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.5.1 (R4) possible die match, by Zhekov/Jekov's code, listing as Demeter (Ceres), though it is listed separate before all of the others. It appears here that she is holding the cornucopia at a different angle than normally pictured though Zhekov/Jekov lists it as Torch, short handle (as far as I can tell from the Bulgarian). Moush-627/8 627 is woman with long article of clothing, holding corn-ears and cornucopia while 628 is woman standing, holding corn-ears and branch. (my page on Euthenia).

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLI ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLi antVneinoc) with laureate head right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLitVn) Aesklepios or Asclepius, Greek God of Healing, standing holding serpent entwined staff. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 26 mm and is 7.92 g, die axis 25 deg. Reference: Moush-613. Varbanov-1559v v for different obverse legend. Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.20.2v v for different obverse legend, BMC III (Thrace) 43v v for different obverse and reverse legends.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLI ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLi antVneinoc) with laureate head right.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp I8L ANT CELEYKOV MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (yP I8L ant ceLeykov mapkianoPoLitVn) The A and P on the reverse legend are shown as ligature (wikipedia). Hermes (Mercury) standing left holding purse and caduceus. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 8.88 g, die axis 190 deg. Reference: Moush-657. Varbanov-1491 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.10.1 (R3), H.M.-657

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc) with laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOV MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (yP IoyL ant ceLeykov mapkianoPoLitVn) Tyche (Fortuna) standing left holding rudder and cornucopia. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 26 mm and is 10.22 g, die axis 15 deg. Reference: Moush-654, Varbanov-1594 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.38.2v v for different obverse legend.

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLI ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLi antVneinoc) with laureate bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚ8 ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp I8L ANT CELEYK8 MAPKIANOpOLITwN)(yP I8L ant ceLeyk8 mapkianoPoLitVn) Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 25.5 mm and is 7.14 g, die axis 180 deg. Reference: Moush-617, Varbanov 1501 (R4), Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.9.3v v for different obverse legend

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHLI ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphLi antVneinoc) with laureate bust right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOVL ANT CELEYKOV MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (yP iovL ant ceLeykov mapkianoPoLitVn) River God reclining left, holding reed and resting on rock from which water flows. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 9.03 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Moush-651v, Varbanov 1588 (R5). Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.32.1 (R5)

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AYT K M AYPHL ANTwNEINOC) (Ayt k m ayphL antVneinoc) with laureate head right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛΙO CEΛEΥΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝ ΟΠΟΛΙΤ ΩΝ (Yp IOVLIO CELEYKOV MAPKIAN OpOLIT wN) (yP iovLio ceLeykov mapkian oPoLit Vn) Legend in 6 lines with laurel wreath. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 26 mm and is 8.24 g, die axis 170 deg. Reference: Moush-645, Zhekov/Jekov 6.26.54.1 (R5), Varbanov 1577v, v for different reverse legends.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC (AVT K M AVPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC) (Avt k m avphLioc antVneinoc) with laureate head right.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLITwN) ( yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLitVn) Eagle standing left on altar, head right, holding a wreath in beak; military standard on either side (vexillum). It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 26 mm and is 9.23 g, die axis 45 deg. Reference: Not found in Moush. Not found in BMC III-Thrace, not in AMNGI. not in Zhekov/Jekov. Varbanov-1566 (PC, Unplublished var.) R5

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVPH ANTwNEINOC IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avph antVneinoc ioyLia maica avG) Unusual style of laureate bust of Elagabalus facingun-diademed & deeper draped bust of Julia Maesa with her hair down.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ . CEΛ EΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT . CEL EYKOY MAPKIANOpOLI TwN) (yP ioyL ant . ceL eykoy mapkianoPoLi tVn) Homonoia or Harmonia (Concordia) standing left, wearing kalathos (a basket made of reeds), holding patera over lighted altar & cornucopiae. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD, probably 218 AD. The diameter is 26.3 mm and is 11.31 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Moush-680 Moushmov just describes the reverse of coins so would not take into the difference in the obverse style. The coin that Moushmov saw for his 680 may or may not have been this coin, however as it details the reverse, it is a Moush-680. Varbanov 1684 was Varbanov's copy from Moushmov. 1684 is listed as AE27 (?) Rev. (?) Homonoia standing facing, head left, holding patera over lighted altar and cornucopia, E in field. (3,680). He did not list bust type, obverse or reverse legend as he did not see the coin Moushmov listed and Moushmov didn't list these things. Not found in Zhekov/Jekov. Not in BMC. Not in AMNG I. A very similar specimen can be found at aeqvitas.com however it is not further referenced. I found one more example of the obverse type, however with a different reverse type at coinarchives.com however the lot is no longer listed. There is also in Zhekov/Jekov and Varbanov a coin of Athena with the same obverse, however they did not distinguish the differences at all in their text. I had conjectured that as the coin did not show Elagabalus nor Julia Maesa with the normal portrait, nor did it show her diademed, that it might have been from some of the earliest dies. If you compare the portraits of Elagabalus and Julia Maesa to all the following coin examples, you can easily see the differences. The following is from Curtis Clay, posted on the forumancientcoins provincial Roman coins board in response to my questions:

"Yes, this must be the earliest portrait of Maesa at Marcianopolis, differing from the standard portrait in three regards: no stephane and hair covering back of neck as you point out, plus the bust is deeper, extending to below the empress' breasts.

This portrait is rare, and hasn't been properly appreciated the few times it has been published.

No such obverse was known to Pick in AMNG. I'm sure that given the chance Pick would have recognized its strangeness and postulated that it was Maesa's earliest obv. type at Marcianopolis!

Lanz 54, 1990, 774, published a spec. from a different obv. die than yours, rev. Athena standing l. holding owl and spear, shield at feet, but just called it "AMNG 936 var." without further comment. This coin was picked up by Varb. Bulg. 1300 = English 1664 and by Hristova/Zhekov/Jekov p. 154, third coin, but again without comment or explanation.

Lanz 117, 2003, 1006 is the specimen you found in CoinArchives, from the same obv. die as your coin, but rev. Serapis seated with Cerberus. Again the portrait is correctly described as being without stephane, but the different coiffure and deeper bust are overlooked and there is no comment on the significance of the variant; just "AMNG 939 var., very rare."

In total I have recorded about 15 specimens, from three obv. dies. I suspect this portrait may be contemporaneous with the coins of Elagabalus and Julia Soaemias at Marcianopolis, which are of a similar rarity: at first the mint struck for both Maesa with this unusual portrait and for Soaemias, but soon the stephane was added to Maesa's portrait and Soaemias was dropped from the coinage." Thank you Curtis for all of your help on this and other coins! This might be one of the rarest of my Elagabalus collection.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓΟVC (AVT K M AVPH ANTwNEINOC IOYLIA MAICA AVgOVC) (Avt k m avph antVneinoc ioyLia maica avGovc) laureate bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLitVn) Homonoia or Harmonia (Concordia) standing left with kalathos (a basket made of reeds) on her head with patera & cornucopiae; E in left field. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 26.5 mm and is 12.75 g, die axis 195 deg. Reference: Moush 680v v for not having a buring altar. Varbanov 1629v v for different obverse legend and E in left field and with kalathos. Not found in Zhekov/Jekov. See Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.36.1-5, BMC III (Thrace) 62v v for different obverse and reverse legends.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEVΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤ ΩΝ (Vp I8L ANT CELEVKOV MAPKIANOpOLIT wN) (vP i8L ant ceLevkov mapkianoPoLit Vn) Herakles (Hercules) standing facing, head left, leaning on club and holding Apples of the Hesperides, E to left. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 10.65 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Moush-692a. Not found in Varbanov. Not found in Zhekov/Jekov.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEVΚ8 ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Vp I8L ANT CELEVK8 MAPKIANOpOLITwN)(vP i8L ant ceLevk8 mapkianoPoLitVn) Nike (Victory) resting on column, standing left, holding wreath and palm branch. The diameter is 28.5 mm and is 12.36 g, die axis 285 deg. Reference: Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.9.1 (R9) (added after the edition I own which was published in 2006), Not in Moushmov, not in AMNG I, not in BMC III-Thrace, CNGcoins 151, lot 143, possible die match (This was the one that was added by Zhekov/Jekov. Rare. I found one potential example at wildwinds.com on their Markianopolis page listed under AE28_nike (since removed but provide by the Wayback Machine). It does not have a reference and the ebay text (also removed now) does not list the same legends. There was another sold on ebay #120126514320 (item link no longer available) that might have the same legends. The CNGcoins example did not have a reference. Not in Varbanov.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEVΚ8 ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟ ΛΙΤΩΝ (Vp I8L ANT CELEVK8 MAPKIANOpO LITwN) (vP i8L ant ceLevk8 mapkianoPo LitVn) Fivefold Coiled serpent with head up. E in left field. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27 mm and is 8.57 g, die axis 25 deg. Reference: Moush-679. Varbanov-1677 (R3), Not found in Zhekov/Jekov. H.M. 679, BMC III (Thrace) 67v v for different placement of reverse legends. 67 shows just tVn in the exergue position.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLI TwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLi tVn) Fivefold Coiled serpent with head up. E in exergue. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 28 mm and is 11.53 g, die axis 135 deg. This appears to be the only version of a coin from Elagabalus from Markianopolis which has the symbol for the value in the exergue other than one that has an inscription only. Reference: Moush-679, Varbanov-1678 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.38.1 (R6), BMC III (Thrace) 64.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEVΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤ ΩΝ (Vp I8L ANT CELEVKOV MAPKIANOpOLIT wN) (vP i8L ant ceLevkov mapkianoPoLit Vn) Hermes standing left, holding purse and caduceus; E in field to right. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27.5 mm and is 9.82 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Moushmov-690, Varbanov-1652 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.10.2 (R6), AMNG vol. I, page 274, no. 950

Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ (AYT K M AYPHLIOC ANTwNEINOC IOYLIA MAICA) (Ayt k m ayphLioc antVneinoc ioyLia maica) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEVΚ8 ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Vp I8L ANT CELEVK8 MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (vP i8L ant ceLevk8 mapkianoPoLitVn) Nemesis standing with scales and parazonium. E in field. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 29 mm and is 10.9 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Moush-684. From Curtis Clay, "Your coin looks authentic, but tooled, especially in Elagabalus' hair, Maesa's hair and bust, hair and clothing of Nemesis. That's an unusual obv. die with AVPHLIOC written out, combined with draped and cuir. bust of Elagabalus. H/J p. 162, last coin, has AVPHLIOC, but head of E. only; similarly AMNG 955 and 966. AMNG 965 (in Paris) seems to be an obv. like yours, coupled with Concordia standing reverse." Not found in Varbanov. Not found in Zhekov/Jekov. Tooled Coin. Different legends and placement of E than BMC III (Thrace) 63.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLITw N) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLitV n) Zeus (Jupiter) standing left holding phiale and sceptre; E in left field. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 28 mm and is 13.08 g, die axis 195 deg. Reference: Moush-678. Varbanov-1642(R4). Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.1.1 (R6) H.M. 678.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡH ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVPH ANTwNEINOC IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avph antVneinoc ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLI TwN) ( yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLi tVn) Hygieia (Salus) standing right, feeding serpent from patera. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 28.5 mm and is 13.21 g, die axis 195 deg. Reference: Moush-693, Varbanov 1632 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.21.1v (R6) v for different style dress. All varieties R6

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡH ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVPH ANTwNEINOC IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avph antVneinoc ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLI TwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLi tVn) Hygieia (Salus) standing right, feeding serpent from patera. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 29.5 mm and is 12.72 g, die axis 15 deg. Reference: Moush-693, Varbanov 1632 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.21.1v (R6) v for different style dress. All varieties R6. Note: Obverse legend based on spacing of previous example and reference based on such.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLI TwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLi tVn) Dionysos (Bacchus) standing left holding large bunch of grapes and thyrsos; E in field to right. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 28 mm and is 11.58 g, die axis 15 deg. Reference: Moush-671, Varbanov 1623 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.8.1 (R6)

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡH ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVPH ANTwNEINOC IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avph antVneinoc ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLI TwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLi tVn) Libertas standing left, holding a tessera (spelled tesera on Moushmov site) (plochka s dryjka) and cornucopiae. E in right field. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 27.5 mm and is 10.03 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Moush-682, Varbanov 1638 (R5), Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.39.1 (R6), P.R. 969, H.M. 682

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛ EΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CEL EYKOY MAPKIANOp OLITwN) (yP ioyL ant ceL eykoy mapkianoP oLitVn) Naked Apollo standing facing, looking right, right hand on head, holding bow in left; at feet to right, serpent coiled round stump of tree. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 28.5 mm and is 13.36 g, die axis 10 deg. Reference: Moush-663, Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.7.3 (R6) (without reverse E?), Varbanov-1614 (R4) (without reverse E?).

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEVΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤ ΩΝ (Vp I8L ANT CELEVKOV MAPKIANOpOLIT wN) (vP i8L ant ceLevkov mapkianoPoLit Vn) The A and P on the reverse legend are shown as ligature (wikipedia). Bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos (a basket made of reeds); E in field to left. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 28.5 mm and is 13.82 g, die axis 45 deg. Reference: Moush-668, Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.6.1 (R7), Varbanov 1647 (R4) - 1648 (R3) with 1648's obverse legend ending in an O, Not in BMC III Thrace.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡH ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ (AVT K M AVPH ANTwNEINOC IOYLIA MAICA) (Avt k m avph antVneinoc ioyLia maica) laureate bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpOLI TwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPoLi tVn) Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) standing left holding scales and cornucopia; E in field to right. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 29 mm and is 12.78 g, die axis 195 deg. Reference: Moush-674, Varbanov 1621 (R3), Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.35.5 (R6) Note: Varbanov 1621 has OVC at the end of the obverse legend while Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.35.5 does not. Both examples are the only one listed by the author that starts with AVT K M AVPH. All others start with AVT K M AVP. BMC III-Thrace 63v v for differing obverse and reverse legends.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡH ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ... (AVT K M AVPH ANTwNEINOC IOYLIA MAICA...) (Avt k m avph antVneinoc ioyLia maica...) laureate bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ ΙOYΛ ΑΝΤ CEΛEΥΚΟY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟ ΛΙΤΩΝ (Yp IOYL ANT CELEYKOY MAPKIANOpO LITwN) (yP ioyL ant ceLeykoy mapkianoPo LitVn) Euthenia (Abundantia or Annona) standing left, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae, E in right field. Euthenia was the spirit of prosperity, abundance and plenty. She was one of the four younger graces. Euthenia is depicted rather than Demeter as Demeter's usual attribute along with corn-ears were normally either a torch or scepter. It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 26 mm and is 10.98 g, die axis 15 deg. Reference: Moush-677 (though 670 lists as Demeter with same attributes), Varbanov 1624v v for different obverse legend. 1624 has AVP rather than AVPH as this coin. Last portion of obverse legend unreadable, Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.5.3 listing under Demeter however has what I believe to be Abundantia? in parenthesis. AMNG I, page 276, no. 968v (listed as Goddess and Abundantia? in parenthesis), v for different obverse legend. Not in BMC III-Thrace.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΙCΑ ΑVΓ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA MAICA AVg) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia maica avG) laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed & draped bust of Julia Maesa.

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEVΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ (Vp I8L ANT CELEVKOV MAPKIANOpOLITwN) (vP i8L ant ceLevkov mapkianoPoLitVn) Apollo/Bonus Eventus/Genius holding patera and laurel branch It was minted under Legate (Governor) Julius Antonius Seleucus between 218 and 222 AD. The diameter is 28 mm and is 11.75g, die axis 15 deg. Reference: Different Obverse die. Elagabalus has more cuirass showing and it appears there was a die break over Julia's bust. Moush-667, The obverse is similar to (or die matches) Varbanov 1614 and Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.7.2. The reverse could be Varbanov 1661 (Apollo) or 1665 (Bonus Eventus) or Zhekov/Jekov 6.28.7.1 (Apollo/Bonus Eventus). On reverse legend the first OV, the AP, and the omega N are all ligature.

Obverse: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC ΑVΓ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ CΟΥΑΙΜΙ (AVT K M AVP ANTwNEINOC AVg IOYLIA COVAIMI) (Avt k m avp antVneinoc avG ioyLia covaimi) Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing draped bust of his mother Julia Soaemias

Reverse: ΥΠ Ι8Λ ΑΝΤ CEΛEVΚΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤ ΩΝ (Vp I8L ANT CELEVKOV MAPKIANOpOLIT wN) (vP i8L ant ceLevkov mapkianoPoLit Vn) Hades-Serapis or Sarapis standing left with kalathos (a basket made of reeds), holding patera and staff. The diameter is 27 mm and is 11.65 g, die axis 0 deg. Reference: Zhekov/Jekov 6.27.6.1 (R9), Zhekov/Jekov incorrectly lists the second OV on the reverse as a ligature (wikipedia) though the pictured reverse legend matches this one, Not found in Varbanov, not found in Moushmov, Not found in AMNG I. Note: Rarer coin, probably from early during his rule.