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Tetradrachm - Macrinus ΔHMAΡX EΞ YΠATOC ΠΠ; Caesarea Maritima
| Billon | 10.99 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea Maritima (Syria Palaestina) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 10.99 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#324697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings, standing facing with head to left, on serpent-entwined torch, holding wreath in beak, a pellet between eagle's legs.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔHMAΡX EΞ YΠATOC ΠΠ
Unabridged legend: Dhmarcikhs Ex Upatos Patri Patridos
Translation: Invested with the tribunitian power, consul, father of the Nation
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 province of Syria Palaestina, specifically in the city of Caesarea Maritima, where this coin was minted.
