Nicopolis ad Istrum Æ25 - Macrinus, 217 – 218
YΠ CTATI ΛONΓINOY NIKOΠOΛΙTΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ; Consular Legate Statius Longinus; Nicopolis ad Istrum
Information
Country
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ25 - Macrinus
Year
217 – 218
Ruler
Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus)
(217–218)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ25 - Macrinus from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 217 to 218. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Macrinus, right, laureate. (AY(-τοκράτωρ) K(-αίσαρ) M(-άρκους)OΠΠEΛΛΙ(-ός) CEYH(-ρους) MAKPEINOC AYΓ(-ουστος)."Emperor Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus".)
- Reverse
- Macrinus standing left, holding scepter and patera over lighted and garlanded altar to left. (YΠ(-ατος) CTATI(-ου) ΛONΓINOY NIKOΠOΛΙTΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ(-ν)."Consular Legate Statius Longinus from Nicopolis ad Istrum".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217-218) | — |
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