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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Macrinus

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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Date:

217 (December)

Artist:

Roman

About this artwork

The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Macrinus facing right.

On the back Macrinus is shown seated on curule chair holding a globe and a sceptre.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Roman

Title

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Macrinus

Place

Rome (Minted in:)

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217 CE

Medium

Silver

Inscriptions

Obverse: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG "Imperator Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus" Reverse: P M TR P II COS PP

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson

Reference Number

1922.4892

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