ANCIENT THEMES. Macrinus. AD 217-218. Æ Cast “Sestertius” (35.5mm, 29.20 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Near VF.

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Lot: 882.
Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

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Estimate: $ 100

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ANCIENT THEMES. Macrinus. AD 217-218. Æ Cast “Sestertius” (35.5mm, 29.20 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG P M T P P P, laureate and cuirassed bust right, drapery on shoulder / Adlocutio scene: Macrinus standing left on low platform, addressing three soldiers standing below; FID · EXERCIT in exergue. Johnson & Martini 1836-44. Brown surfaces, some porosity. Near VF. Low quality cast.

From the Cabinet of Dr. Arnold R. Saslow.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 14:53:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.