Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Empire Macrinus (AD 217-218)
Bid
| Estimated price | 500 CHF |
| Result |
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Description
Denarius. AD 218, Rome ; 4th officina; 3rd emission. 3.69 g. 20.00 mm. 6h
Obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust right, wearing long beard, seen from behind.
Rev. P M TR P II COS P P, Annona standing to left, holding cornucopia and grain ears over modius containing grain ears set on ground to left.
RIC IV 26; BMCRE 41; RSC 47a (Antioch).
A very appealing specimen with an outstanding portrait of the finest style. Well struck from fresh dies on a broad flan with a light toning.
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 397, 2017, Lot 624.