Silver Tetradrachm of Macrinus, Caesareia Samariae, AD 217 - AD 218. 1944.100.68955

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.68955

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 11.16
    • Diameter (in mm): 26

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 217 - AD 218
  • Denomination: Tetradrachm
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: AVT KAI M OP SE MAKRINOS
    • Type: Bust laur. dr. cuir. r.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: DEMARCH EX VPATOS P P
    • Type: Eagle stg. r. head l., wreath in beak, on torch around which serpent is entwined

References

  • Citation: Bellinger, NS 3 pl. 25.10; SNG-ANS 797
  • Reference: B 370

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.68955
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Subjects

  • Series: Bellinger

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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