Wonderful Diadumenian Portrait

451, Lot: 373. Estimate $300. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.90 g, 6h). Rome mint. 2nd emission of Macrinus, AD 217-218. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Diadumenian standing left, holding signum and scepter; two signa to right. RIC IV 102 (Macrinus); Clay Issue 2; RSC 3b. Slightly granular surfaces, reverse struck with worn die. Good VF. Excellent portrait.