Æ36 - Macrinus ΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΩΝ ΑϹΙΑϹ, ΒΩΤΑ (on pediment)

€2.00
IssuerEphesus (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year217-218
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight22.28 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) V.2#900
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of Macrinus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΟΠΕΛ ϹΕΟΥΗ ΜΑΚΡΕΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns enclosing statue of Macrinus standing left; in the center, below, altar and humped bull for sacrifice; on each side, figures standing raising right arm
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΦΕϹΙΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΩΝ ΑϹΙΑϹ, ΒΩΤΑ (on pediment)
(Translation: of the Ephesians, first of Asia, vowed)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217-218)  - -
Catalog ID6709614610
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