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AR23 - Macrinus L Β

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 217-218
Composition Billon
Weight 13.11 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
543376
References RPC Online V.3# 84144
British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press (publisher). Roman Provincial Coinage / Volume 5.3 From Pertinax to Macrinus (AD 193–218): Lycia-Pamphylia to Egypt. British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press.

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus, right, seen from rear

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΟΠΕΛΛ ϹΕΥΗ ΜΑΚΡΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκoς Ὀπέλλιος Σευῆρος Μακρῖνος Σεβαστός

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus

Reverse

Nike advancing facing, heal left, holding palm and wreath

Lettering: L Β

Unabridged legend: ἔτους βʹ

Translation: of year 2

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18205974, 1892/96
23 mm13.11 g 12h (see more)
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