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ID: |
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812923 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| 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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Denarius |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD fall 217 |
| Diameter: |
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18 mm |
| Weight: |
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2.56 g |
| Die Axis: |
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7 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG |
| Obverse Description: |
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Laureate and cuirassed bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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ANNONA AVG |
| Reverse Description: |
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Anonna seated left, holding cornucopia and grain ears; modius filled with grain ears at feet to left |
| Mint: |
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Rome |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC 055 |
| Reference2: |
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RSC 008 |
| Reference3: |
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Szaivert series 004 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=124589 |
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Grade:
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Choice EF, lustrous with good metal |
| Notes: |
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An exceptional strike. Annona, a provision for one year usually in the form of grain, was occasionally personified as a deity emblematic of an emperor’s generosity unto the people. As the Severans had been especially liberal to the populace, Macrinus felt increased pressure to continue in their manner. The combination of diminishing funds and an ever-growing military, however, made such congiaria increasingly more difficult. 6th officina. 2nd emission |
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