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LOT 3134
Macrinus AR Denarius. AD 217-218.
Rome mint; struck spring-summer AD 217. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right, seen from front, with younger features and cropped beard / FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing facing, head to left, holding standard in each hand; additional standard on each side. RIC IV.2 68; Cohen 26; BMC 14; Clay Issue 1. Extremely Fine.(3.58gr, 19mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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