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RIC IV Macrinus 49

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 49. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Macrinus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, with the legend VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P.

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Historical context

Macrinus served as praetorian prefect under Emperor Caracalla before conspiring against him and having him murdered. Proclaimed Roman emperor in the eastern provinces by 11 April 217 and confirmed by the Senate, Macrinus reigned jointly with his young son Diadumenianus until June 218. He was the first emperor from an equestrian background and never visited Rome during his reign, inheriting conflicts against realms including Parthia.

Struck in silver at the mint of Rome, this coin is a denarius, the standard Roman silver coin introduced c. 211 BC. The obverse presents Macrinus with the legend IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory holding a wreath and palm, accompanied by the inscription VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Macrinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend
VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 49
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICT PART P M TR P II COS II 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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