Æ36 - Macrinus ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ, ΝΩΕ (on chest)

Issuer Apamea (Phrygia) (Conventus of Apamea)
Year 217-218
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 22.39 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) V.2#43
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΟΠΕΛ ϹΕΟΥ ΜΑΚΡΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus)
Reverse description Noah’s Ark: on the right, Noah and his wife, draped, standing left in a chest, with open lid, a flying dove holding a branch in its claws is approching the left corner of the lid; on the right of the lid, another bird seating; on the left, Noah and his wife, draped, standing left, rising right hand
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ, ΝΩΕ (on chest)
(Translation: of the Apameans, Noah)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (217-218) - -
Numisquare ID 8578040440
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