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ID: |
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721214 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Roman Provincial |
| Region: |
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SYRIA, CYRRHESTICA |
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City:
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Beroea |
| Issuer: |
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Macrinus |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 217-218
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| Metal: |
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Silver |
| Denomination: |
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Tetradrachm |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 217-218 |
| Weight: |
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14.41 g |
| Die Axis: |
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7 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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AVT K MA OΠ CE MAKPINOC CE |
| Obverse Description: |
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Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front |
| Reverse Legend: |
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ΔMHAPX EΞ YΠATOC Δ E |
| Reverse Description: |
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Eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; to left, palm, between legs, [winged] animal facing; B-E below talons |
| Primary Reference: |
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Prieur 889 (same obv. die) |
| Reference2: |
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SNG Cop - |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=84982 |
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Grade:
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Good VF, toned. |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1214 From the Marc Poncin Collection.The reverse die is from Caracalla’s final issue from this mint, hence the legend UPATOC D, rather than the more correct A or B for Macrinus. |
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