Æ21 - Macrinus and Diadumenian as Caesar
Features
| Issuer |
Antioch on the Orontes
(Syria Coele)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218)
Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 374826 |
| References | BMC RE# 404 British Museum (publisher). Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (6 volumes). , McAlee# 739 Richard G. McAlee. The coins of Roman Antioch. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (3 volumes). Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Royal Collection of Greek Coins. Danish National Museum. Copenhagen, Denmark (44 volumes). |
Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Emperor Macrinus facing righ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AV KMOC MAKΡINOC C
Reverse
Bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Caesar Diadumenian facing right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
KAI M O ΔIA ANTΩNINOC C
S C
Mint
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria, modern-day Antakya, TurkeyComments
Diadumerian = Diadumenian
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (217-218) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CNG Electronic Auction 519 Lot 301 
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29 Jun 2022 |
VF (good VF) |
USD 120.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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