Lot 540: Mesopotamia, Carrhae. Macrinus. A.D. 217-218. BI tetradrachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Mesopotamia, Carrhae. Macrinus. A.D. 217-218. BI tetradrachm (25 mm, 12.92 g, 11 h). AYT·K·M·OΠ·CЄ·MAKPINOC·CЄ, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus right, seen from behind / ΔHMAPX ЄΞ YΠATOC, eagle with spread wings standing facing, head right with wreath in beak; in left field, star; between legs, crescent; in exergue, two pellets. Prieur 836. Sharply struck on a nice full flan. Couple of minor spots of copper deposit. Lustrous. Choice extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 540
Listing #: 205148
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 5:14:45 PM CT
Estimate: $400

Sold Winning Bid: $340
4 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 540
Listing #: 205148
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 5:14:45 PM CT
Estimate: $400