Aelia Capitolina Tetradrachm - Macrinus, 217 – 218

ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC ΠΠ; Aelia Capitolina

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Aelia Capitolina Aelia Capitolina
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year 217 – 218
Ruler Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217–218)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 12.79
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Aelia Capitolina. Issued from 217 to 218. Struck in Billon. Measures 0 mm and weighs 12.79 g.

Obverse
Laureate head right (Autokratoros Kaisaros Markos Opellios Seuhros Makrinos Sebastos(Emperor Cesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus August))
Reverse
Eagle facing, on thyrsus, head left with wreath in beak, between legs, amphora (Dhmarcikhs Ex Upatos Patri Patridos(Granted of the tribunitian power, consul, father of the patry))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (217-218)  Aelia Capitolina

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