Lot 125: Macrinus. A.D. 217-218. AR denarius. Rome mint, struck A.D. 218. Toned gVF. Scarce bust type.

AUCTION: Sale 289 - US Sale

Description

Macrinus. A.D. 217-218. AR denarius (3.41 g, 20.5 mm). Rome mint, struck A.D. 218. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 73, RSC 33b (Antioch). Toned gVF. Scarce bust type Curtis Clay, in his article “The Roman Coinage of Macrinus and Diadumenian” (NZ 1979) reattributes this issue from Antioch to Rome.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 125
Listing #: 203286
Closed: Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:22:40 PM CT
Estimate: $335

Sold Winning Bid: $265
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 125
Listing #: 203286
Closed: Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:22:40 PM CT
Estimate: $335