ROMAN IMPERIAL. Macrinus. AD 217-218. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 23.36 g, 12h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 2nd emission. EF.

The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins – Part III
Lot: 22. Estimated: $ 2 000

Ancient Coins, Bronze

Sold For $ 8 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ROMAN IMPERIAL. Macrinus. AD 217-218. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 23.36 g, 12h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 2nd emission. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, wearing long beard / Fides standing front, head right, holding signum in each hand, foot on helmet. RIC IV 141; Clay Issue 2; Banti 30. Olive green and gray patina. EF. Superb portrait. A wonderful coin in hand.

From the Geoffrey Cope Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 22 May 2025 at 10:07:00 ET.

Presented in association with Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG and Numismatica Genevensis SA.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.