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RIC IV Macrinus 79

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 79. Denomination: Aureus. 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 macrinus and Diadumenian, seated left on platform; behind, officer standing; in front; Liberalitas standing left; citizen standing below platform, with the legend LIBERALITAS AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Historical context

Macrinus served as praetorian prefect under Caracalla before conspiring against him and succeeding him as Roman emperor, reigning jointly with his young son Diadumenian from April 217 to June 218. Confirmed by the Senate while in the eastern provinces, Macrinus was the first emperor from the equestrian class and never visited Rome during his reign. His rule ended when he was overthrown and executed following a rebellion in June 218.

The obverse presents Macrinus with the legend IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. The reverse design features the legend LIBERALITAS AVG and illustrates Macrinus and Diadumenian seated upon a platform alongside an officer, facing Liberalitas and a Roman citizen.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Macrinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Macrinus and Diadumenian, seated left on platform; behind, officer standing; in front; Liberalitas standing left; citizen standing below platform
Obverse legend
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend
LIBERALITAS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 79
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
LIBERALITAS 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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