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© Tiber Numismatics
Æ23 - Macrinus C G I H P
| Bronze | 5.7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Parium (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Capricorn swimming right, holding celestial globe between hooves, cornucopia on back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C G I H P
Translation: C (-olonia) G (-emella) J (-ulia) H (-adriana) P (-ariana)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Macrinus, who was the first Roman emperor to be born in the Roman Empire, rather than in Italy or other parts of Europe. This highlights the increasing influence of the eastern provinces in the Roman Empire during this time period.
