Lot 3369

Sale 108 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.35 g), issued A.D. 218, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate draped bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding cornucopiae and scales, around AEQVIT AS AVG, (S.7329, RIC 53, RSC 2b). Lightly toned, off centred reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.

In the Reka-Devnia hoard which contained 330 denarii of Macrinus only 22 were of this variety.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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