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ID:
Macrianus2
Type:
Roman Imperial
Issuer:
Macrianus
Date Ruled:
AD 260-261
Metal:
Gold
Denomination:
Aureus
Struck / Cast:
struck
Date Struck:
AD 260-261
Diameter:
22 mm
Weight:
4.37 g
Obverse Legend:
IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:
Laureated and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:
VICTORIA AVGG
Reverse Description:
Victoria advancing right, holding wreath in outstretched right hand and palm in left
Mint Mark:
none
Mint:
Antioch
Primary Reference:
RIC V/II 003(E)
Reference2:
Calicò 3702
Reference3:
Göbl 1744a
Photograph Credit:
Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Source:
http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/
Special Comments:
Of the highest rarity, only the seventh aureus known of Macrianus and by far the finest. Only two specimens known with this reverse type. Perfectly struck on a very broad flan
Price Sold For:
190000 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:
26/10/2005
Grade:
FDC
Notes:
Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 31: Lot No. 103
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
