Lot 4762
Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.36 g), issued A.D. 217-8, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Fides standing facing between standards, around FIDES MILITVM, (S.7335, RIC 66, RSC 23a). Extremely fine and rare.
The Reka Devnia Hoard contained 81,044 silver coins, including 330 issues of Macrinus and 17 of this variety.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 74 (lot 4884).
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Passed in