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ID:     Macrianus1
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Macrianus
Date Ruled:     AD 260-261
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Aureus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 260-261
Diameter:     21 mm
Weight:     4.81 g
Obverse Legend:     IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:     Laureated and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:     ROMAE AETERNAE
Reverse Description:     Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand hand and spear in left
Mint Mark:     none
Mint:     Antioch
Primary Reference:     RIC V/II 002
Reference2:     MIR 36, 43, 44, 1738a.
Reference3:     Calicó 3700
Photograph Credit:     Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Source:     http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/
Special Comments:     While this reverse is unrecorded in RIC it is known.
Price Sold For:     95000 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:     24/11/2006
Grade:     EF, edge nicks
Notes:     (1) Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 34: Lot No. 62 (2) Ex Gemini sale 1, 2005, 433.