Finally, a Diadumenian

Yes. He lists 7 (1188-1193a) with this reverse type differentiated by bust types, facing orientation, and obverse legends. For 1192, your obverse legend, bust orientation and type, E is in the left field. The listing is not in error either (as it sometimes is), as the illustrated coin shows exactly what is described.

 

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Nice job, @DonnaML

Going it alone...


RI Diadumenian 217-218 AE26 Nicopolis ad Istrum Homonoia


MACRINUS AND DIADUMENIAN:

RI Didumenian and Macrinus 217-218 CE AE28 Markianopolis mint Serapis

 

Thank you.

 

I'd say your first coin mishap ended up working out well. Your second choice is a great looking coin. Also, nice demonstration of "where the dimple came from - die v. flan" - your die matches look good to me. Here's another coin with Pontianus as legate:

Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Macrinus with Diadumenian as Caesar, AD 217-218, Æ Pentassarion, Pontianus, consular legate
Obv: AVT K ΟΠEΛ CEVH MAKPEINOC K M ΟΠE ANTΩNEINOC, confronted heads of Macrinus right, laureate, and Diadumenian left, bareheaded
Rev: VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN, Hera standing facing, head left, holding phiale and scepter; E (mark of value) to left
Ref: AMNG I 722 var. (E to right plus flaming altar); Varbanov 1185a var. (E to right plus altar)
Note: CNG coin from same dies "currently unique variety with mark of value to left of Hera and no altar"

 

Fascinating. I don't actually like the CNG coin that much, what with Macrinus's nose being completely obliterated by the dimple!

 

Yes. Double die match.