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RIC IV Macrinus 107Aa

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 107Aa. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Diadumenian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, right, with the legend M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES.

The reverse shows diadumenian, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards, with the legend PRINC IVVENTVTIS.

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Historical context

Diadumenian was the son of the Roman emperor Macrinus and became caesar in May 217, shortly following his father's accession to the throne. Later elevated to co-emperor in May 218 during the revolt of Elagabalus, Diadumenian fled towards the court of Artabanus IV of Parthia after Macrinus's defeat at the Battle of Antioch on 8 June 218. He was captured and executed in June 218.

Struck at Rome, this silver coin is a denarius, the standard Roman silver denomination introduced during the Second Punic War. Bearing the obverse legend "M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES", the piece presents him under his rank of caesar. The reverse depicts Diadumenian holding a baton and sceptre beside two standards, accompanied by the inscription "PRINC IVVENTVTIS". Following the defeat and deaths of Diadumenian and his father, the Senate condemned them as enemies of Rome and ordered their names erased and images destroyed.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Diadumenian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
Diadumenian, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards
Obverse legend
M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES
Reverse legend
PRINC IVVENTVTIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 107Aa
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES
Reverse legend to match
PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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