Æ25–26 - Macrinus

€376,404.00
IssuerMarcianopolis
Year217-218
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight10.5 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMNG I-I#714, Varb#I-1134
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Macrinus facing right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAYT K OΠEΛΛIOC CEYH MAKPEINOC
(Translation: Autocrator Caesar Opellius Severus Macrinus.)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing on thunderbolt with half-spread wings, looking right, holding wreath in beak.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringVΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN
(Translation: Consular legate Pontianus of Marcianopolis.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217-218)  - -
Catalog ID3310592360
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