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RIC IV Macrinus 53c

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 53c. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Macrinus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG.

The reverse shows aequitas, draped, head left, standing front, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend AEQVITAS AVG.

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Historical context

Macrinus reigned as Roman emperor from April 217 until June 218, ruling jointly with his son Diadumenianus. Proclaimed emperor in the eastern provinces following the murder of Caracalla, he was confirmed by the Senate, becoming the first emperor who never visited Rome during his reign. Upon accession, he encountered empty imperial coffers and ongoing wars, attempting fiscal and economic reforms to restore stability to the Roman state.

Produced at the mint of Rome, this silver denarius formed part of the standard silver coinage of the empire. The obverse presents the bust of the emperor with the legend "IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG". The reverse depicts Aequitas holding scales and a cornucopiae, accompanied by the inscription "AEQVITAS AVG". Although struck under his imperial authority in the capital, Macrinus remained in the east until he was overthrown in June 218.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Macrinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, head left, standing front, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend
AEQVITAS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 53c
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
AEQVITAS AVG
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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