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Didrachm - Macrinus TYXH TAPCOY MHT A M K; Tarsus
| Silver | 6.79 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Tarsus (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.79 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#403509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche seated left on rocks, holding grain ear and poppy; at feet, half-length figure of river god Kydnos swimming left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
TYXH•TAPCOY MHT
A M - K
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin from Tarsus (Cilicia) featuring Macrinus was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Macrinus, who was a Praetorian prefect, seized power after the death of Emperor Caracalla in 217 AD and ruled for a brief period before being overthrown and killed in 218 AD. The coin's minting during this time reflects the political instability and power struggles that were taking place within the empire.
