Æ25–26 - Macrinus

Issuer Marcianopolis
Year 217-218
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Billon
Weight 10.5 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMNG I-I#714, Varb#I-1134
Obverse description Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Macrinus facing right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering AYT K OΠEΛΛIOC CEYH MAKPEINOC
(Translation: Autocrator Caesar Opellius Severus Macrinus.)
Reverse description Eagle standing on thunderbolt with half-spread wings, looking right, holding wreath in beak.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering VΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN
(Translation: Consular legate Pontianus of Marcianopolis.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (217-218) - -
Numisquare ID 3310592360
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