Lot 4766

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.35 g), issued A.D. 218, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG., rev. Providentia standing to left, holding rod and cornucopiae, globe at feet, around PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, (S.7361, RIC 80, RSC 108b). Toned, extremely fine and rare.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 4242).
The Reka Devnia Hoard contained 81,044 silver coins, including 330 issues of Macrinus and 17 of this variety.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$160

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