MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Macrinus. AD 217-218. Æ Pentassarion (26mm, 12.22 g, 6h). Marcus Claudius Agrippa, legatus consularis.Electronic Auction 513 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 Pentassarion (26mm, 12.22 g, 6h). Marcus Claudius Agrippa, legatus consularis. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Helios, nude and radiate, advancing left, holding whip and chlamys in left hand, raising right hand in salute. H&J, Nikopolis 8.23.27.1; AMNG 1686; Varbanov –. Dark green patina, roughness. Good VF. A very rare depiction of Helios on a provincial coin. |