Marcianopolis Æ25–26 - Macrinus, 217 – 218
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
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
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.5
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Marcianopolis. Issued from 217 to 218. Struck in Billon. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 10.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Macrinus facing right. (Autocrator Caesar Opellius Severus Macrinus.)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing on thunderbolt with half-spread wings, looking right, holding wreath in beak. (Consular legate Pontianus of Marcianopolis.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217-218) | — |
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