Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5090 SESSION 16 - 9.30AM FRIDAY 16 APRIL Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $250
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SOLD $280
MACRINUS, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.36 grams), issued A.D. 217-8, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Jupiter standing to left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, around FIDES MILITVM, (S.7335, RIC 66, RSC 23a). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
The Reka Devnia Hoard contained 81,044 silver coins, including 330 issues of Macrinus and 17 of this variety.
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