Tetradrachm - Macrinus ΔHMAΡX EΞ YΠATOC ΠΠ, Caesarea Maritima

€324,697.00
IssuerCaesarea Maritima
Year217-218
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight10.99 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prieur#1678
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus right, laureate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAYT KAI M OΠ CEO MAKΡINOC
(Translation: The emperor caesar Marcus Severus Opellius Macrinus)
Reverse descriptionEagle with spread wings, standing facing with head to left, on serpent-entwined torch, holding wreath in beak, a pellet between eagle`s legs.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔHMAΡX EΞ YΠATOC ΠΠ
(Translation: Invested with the tribunitian power, consul, father of the Nation)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217-218)  - -
Catalog ID8266017680
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