Lot 2585

Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens

Description

Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 217-218, (9.358, grams), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Macrinus to right, around IMP CAES M OPEL SEV [MACRIN]VS AVG, rev. around FI[DES M]ILITVM, SC across field, Fides standing to left holding standard in each hand, (S.-, RIC 184, C.29). Slightly of centred, otherwise fine, rare.

Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection, sold in Triton III (lot 1716 part) for the benefit of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with his ticket.

Estimate
$280
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$160