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RIC IV Macrinus 97

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 97. 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 VICTORIA PARTHICA.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Macrinus reigned as Roman emperor from April 217 to June 218 alongside his son Diadumenianus. Proclaimed emperor in the eastern provinces following the murder of Caracalla, he was the first emperor from the equestrian rather than senatorial class and never visited Rome during his reign. Upon his accession, Macrinus faced empty coffers and inherited active conflicts, including a war with Parthia, which he sought to resolve through diplomatic actions.

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
VICTORIA PARTHICA

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 97
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIA PARTHICA
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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