Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.24 g, 6h). Rome mint. 2nd emission of Macrinus, AD 217-218. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 2
Lot: 1207. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.24 g, 6h). Rome mint. 2nd emission of Macrinus, AD 217-218. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Diadumenian standing slightly left, head right, holding signum and scepter; two signa to right. RIC IV 102 (Macrinus); Clay Issue 2; RSC 3. Lightly toned, some porosity. Near EF. A superb example of the type.

From the Conti Collection. Ex Helianthus annuus Collection (Gemini XII, 11 January 2015), lot 390; Morton & Eden 68 (11 June 2014), lot 103; M. Trenerry FPL (May 2009), no. W49 (and cover coin).


Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2022 at 11:09:00 ET.

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