Watch List notes:

Macrinus, 217-218. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.78 g, 12 h), Rome, summer 217-early 218. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Macrinus to right. Rev. SECVRITAS TEMPORVM Securitas standing front, head to left, holding scepter in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on column. BMC 79. Clay Issue 2. Cohen 122. RIC 92. A magnificent piece, lightly toned and with a particularly thoughtful and expressive portrait. Virtually as struck.


From an American collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 54, 14 June 2000, 1718.