Caesarea Maritima Tetradrachm - Macrinus, 217 – 218
ΔHMAΡX EΞ YΠATOC ΠΠ; Caesarea Maritima
Information
Country
Caesarea Maritima
Caesarea Maritima
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
217 – 218
Ruler
Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus)
(217–218)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.99
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Caesarea Maritima. Issued from 217 to 218. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 10.99 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Macrinus right, laureate, draped, cuirassed. (The emperor caesar Marcus Severus Opellius Macrinus)
- 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. (Invested with the tribunitian power, consul, father of the Nation)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217-218) | — |
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