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ID: |
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Macrianus2 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Macrianus |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 260-261
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| Metal: |
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Gold |
| Denomination: |
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Aureus |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 260-261 |
| Diameter: |
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22 mm |
| Weight: |
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4.37 g |
| Obverse Legend: |
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IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG |
| Obverse Description: |
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Laureated and cuirassed bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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VICTORIA AVGG |
| Reverse Description: |
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Victoria advancing right, holding wreath in outstretched right hand and palm in left |
| Mint Mark: |
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none |
| Mint: |
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Antioch |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC V/II 003(E) |
| Reference2: |
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Calicò 3702 |
| Reference3: |
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Göbl 1744a |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG |
| Source: |
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http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/ |
| Special Comments: |
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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: |
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190000 Swiss Franc |
| Date Sold: |
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26/10/2005 |
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Grade:
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FDC |
| Notes: |
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Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 31: Lot No. 103 |
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