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RIC IV Macrinus 211

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 211. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Diadumenian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES.

The reverse shows diadumenian, standing front, head right, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards, with the legend PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C.

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Historical context

Diadumenian was the son of the Roman emperor Macrinus and was appointed caesar in May 217, shortly after his father's accession. Following the revolt of Elagabalus in May 218, he was elevated to co-emperor. After Macrinus was defeated at the Battle of Antioch on 8 June 218, Diadumenian was sent towards the court of Artabanus IV of Parthia, but he was captured and executed.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze sestertius designates the prince as caesar through its obverse inscription "M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES". The reverse portrays Diadumenian holding a standard and sceptre alongside two additional military standards, accompanied by the legend "PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C". Following the deaths of Diadumenian and his father, the Senate declared both rulers enemies of Rome, ordering their names erased from official records and their images destroyed.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Diadumenian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Diadumenian, standing front, head right, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards
Obverse legend
M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES
Reverse legend
PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 211
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES
Reverse legend to match
PRINC IVVENTVTIS 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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