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RIC IV Macrinus 27a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 27a. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Macrinus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, right, with the legend IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG.

The reverse shows macrinus, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand, with the legend P M TR P II COS P P.

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Historical context

Marcus Opellius Macrinus reigned as Roman emperor from April 217 until June 218, ruling jointly with his young son Diadumenianus. Proclaimed in the eastern provinces and confirmed by the Senate after conspiring in the murder of Caracalla, Macrinus was the first emperor from an equestrian background and never visited Rome during his reign. His rule was cut short when he was overthrown in June 218.

This silver denarius was struck at the mint of Rome. The denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin from its introduction around 211 BC until its replacement under Gordian III. The coin names Macrinus on the obverse with the legend "IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG", while the reverse bears the legend "P M TR P II COS P P" and depicts the emperor togate and seated on a curule chair, holding a globe and a short sceptre.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Macrinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, right
Reverse
Macrinus, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend
P M TR P II COS P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 27a
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P II COS P P
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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