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Octassarion - Macrinus AΠAMЄΩ N NΩЄ; Ark; Apameia
| Bronze | 21.68 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Apamea (Phrygia) (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Octassarion (0.8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.68 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#316745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Half-length figures left of Noah and his wife within open-lidded square chest inscribed with his name, set on waves; above on right, raven to left perched on open lid; on left, Noah and his wife standing left upon dry land, raising hands in prayer; above them, dove flying right and holding olive branch.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΠAMЄΩ
N
NΩЄ
Translation:
of Apameia
Noe
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors on its obverse side. The coin was issued during the reign of Macrinus (217-218 AD), who was a Roman usurper, and it bears his image along with that of his predecessor, Caracalla (211-217 AD). This is unusual because Macrinus was not a legitimate successor of Caracalla, and it is believed that this coin was minted to legitimize Macrinus' rule and connect him to the previous emperor.
