This one is for Gunner

[downindixie]

I have this coin given to me,it is 27 mm and 12.7 g.I'm pretty sure it is Macrinus and Diadumenian on the obverse and can read the letters "VP PONTIANUS" on the reverse.My question is who is on the reverse and what is the device at the feet? There is a "E" in the right field that is not visable in the photo.

 

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[Gunner]

Yep, Macrinus and Diadumenian "AE27". The reverse figure is "Bonus Eventus". This personification is always depicted on coins to signify significant positive events such as military victories. The small device at Apollo's feet is an Altar. In this depiction Bonus Eventus is sacrificing at the altar.

Macrinus & Diadumenian AE27 of Markianopolis. Confronted busts / VP PONTIANOU MARKIANOPOLEITWN, Bonus Eventus (or Apollo) standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar left and holding branch, E to right.

Attribution: SNG Cop 222

Here is a picture of a well-preserved example.

Regards,

Gunner

 

[CRUSADER]

Its a sick bucket, he just ate that dodgy doughnut.

 

[downindixie]

Thank you very much.