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    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Macrinius "Time of security"

    $470 (approx conversion from £375)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Macrinius, minted in Rome between 217 - 218 AD. 

    Obverse:  IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, emperor (Augustus)" Bust of Macrinus, laureate, cropped bearded, draped, cuirassed, right.

    Reverse:  SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, "Time of security" Securitas standing facing, head left, leaning on a column to right and holding sceptre.

    This is a superb coin, well struck and with a strong and bold portrait of this soldier emperor, easily EF.

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Denarius

    MATERIAL: Silver

    DATE: 217 - 218 AD 

    SIZE: 18.92mm dia

    WEIGHT: 2.73 grams

    ATTRIBUTION: RIC IV 92b; RSC 122c.

    PROVENANCE: Private collection. Reims, France.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    11887 (AB-71940)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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