Macrinus. AD 217-218. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 5.24 g, 1h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 1st emission, AD 217. Near EF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 Roman Imperial, Silver Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Macrinus. AD 217-218. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 5.24 g, 1h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 1st emission, AD 217. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, wearing short beard / Salus seated left on throne with high back, holding scepter and feeding out of patera serpent coiled around and rising from altar to left. RIC IV 88; Clay Issue 1; RSC 115b. Toned with some iridescence. Near EF. An excellent “younger features” portrait. |