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RIC IV Macrinus 67b

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 67b. 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 fides, head right, standing front, holding standard in each hand, right foot on helmet, with the legend FIDES MILITVM.

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Historical context

Macrinus served as praetorian prefect under Caracalla before conspiring to murder him and taking power. Proclaimed emperor in April 217 in the eastern provinces, he was confirmed by the Senate, becoming the first emperor of equestrian origin and the first who never visited Rome during his reign. His rule ended in June 218 when he was overthrown at the Battle of Antioch following military unrest.

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver denarius represents the standard Roman silver denomination of the period. Its obverse depicts the emperor with the legend "IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG", while the reverse displays Fides holding two standards with the legend "FIDES MILITVM", directly addressing the loyalty of the armed forces during a reign marked by fiscal reforms and military tensions that ultimately culminated in rebellion.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Macrinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Fides, head right, standing front, holding standard in each hand, right foot on helmet
Obverse legend
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 67b
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES MILITVM
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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