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RIC IV Macrinus 188

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 188. Denomination: As. Authority: Macrinus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Macrinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG.

The reverse shows jupiter, nude except cloak over left arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend IOVI CONSERVATORI S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Macrinus served as praetorian prefect under Emperor Caracalla before conspiring to have Caracalla murdered. Proclaimed emperor in the eastern provinces in April 217 and confirmed by the Senate, he ruled until June 218 jointly with his young son Diadumenianus. Macrinus never visited Rome during his reign, having inherited empty coffers, military conflicts, and subsequent unrest arising from his fiscal reforms and settlements with foreign kingdoms.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze as bears the obverse title "IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG". The reverse depicts the deity Jupiter holding a thunderbolt and sceptre, accompanied by the inscription "IOVI CONSERVATORI S C". Despite being produced in the capital, Macrinus was overthrown near Antioch in June 218 by forces supporting Elagabalus, captured, and executed.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Macrinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak over left arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI CONSERVATORI S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 188
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CONSERVATORI 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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