MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Macrinus. AD 217-218. Æ Tetrassarion (27mm, 13.12 g, 6h). Marcus Claudius Agrippa, legatus Augusti pro praetore. Near VF.Electronic Auction 551 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Macrinus. AD 217-218. Æ Tetrassarion (27mm, 13.12 g, 6h). Marcus Claudius Agrippa, legatus Augusti pro praetore. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, aegis on left shoulder, gorgoneion on breastplate / Macrinus driving triumphal quadriga right, holding reigns and raising right hand in salute, led by soldier carrying a vexillum over his shoulder, trophy with captives above. HH&J, Nikopolis 8.23.34.2; AMNG 1712; Varbanov 3405. Dark green patina, light smoothing. Near VF. Rare with a complex reverse scene. |