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RIC IV Macrinus 129

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 129. Denomination: As. Authority: Macrinus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Macrinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG.

The reverse shows fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side, with the legend VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Historical context

Macrinus served as praetorian prefect under Emperor Caracalla before conspiring in his murder and succeeding him. Proclaimed emperor in April 217 while in the eastern provinces, Macrinus ruled jointly with his young son Diadumenianus until June 218. Although confirmed by the Senate, he never visited Rome during his reign, which ended when he was overthrown and executed following a rebellion supported by rebelling Roman legions.

This bronze as was produced by the mint of Rome. The obverse depicts the bust of the emperor with the imperial inscription "IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG". The reverse carries the legend "VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C" and depicts Fides standing left, holding a standard in each hand, flanked by an additional standard on each side.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Macrinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side
Obverse legend
IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend
VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 129
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C
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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