Diadumenian

M. Opellius Diadumenianus

Son of Macrinus, his father appointed him Caesar. After Macrinus was defeated, he entrusted his young son to troops headed for the Parthian king, but they were overtaken and Diadumenian killed

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Diadumenian

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• IMP C M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN AVG
• M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES
• M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIANVS CAES
• M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES
• M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES

Coins of Diadumenian currently available

Diadumenian, Syria, Antioch Bronze AE21 issued AD 219 Obv: KAI M O ΔI ANTΩNINOC CE, Bare headed curiassed bust right Rev: Large SC, Δ above, E beneath Fine-Very Fine   |   AUD $100.00