Octassarion - Macrinus AΠAMЄΩ N NΩЄ, Ark, Apameia
| Issuer | Apamea (Phrygia) |
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| Year | 217-218 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Octassarion (0.8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.68 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Reference(s) | Hendin 4ᵗʰ#921 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Macrinus right, laureate, draped, cuirassed. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering |
AY·T· K · M · OΠЄΛ · CЄOY MAKPCINOC CЄBA · (Translation: The emperor caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus august) |
| Reverse description | Half-length figures left of Noah and his wife within open-lidded square chest inscribed with his name, set on waves; above on right, raven to left perched on open lid; on left, Noah and his wife standing left upon dry land, raising hands in prayer; above them, dove flying right and holding olive branch. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering |
AΠAMЄΩ N NΩЄ (Translation: of Apameia Noe) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (217-218) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2511686990 |
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