Sestertius - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II PP S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight27.8 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#160, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.160
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMacrinus, in quadriga, holding sceptre in right hand and branch in left hand, left; crowned by victory who stands behind him.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF MAX TR P II COS II PP S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (218)  - -
Catalog ID7971706580
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