Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Auction 56 22 Mar 2020
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Moesia, Marcianopolis Macrinus, 217-218 Bronze circa 217-218, Æ 26.9mm., 13.92g. Confronted heads of Macrinus laureate, draped and cuirassed r. and Diadumenian, draped and cuirassed l. Rev. Macrinus standing l., holding Nike on globe and reversed spear, right foot on arms. AMNG 779. Varbanov 1290.
Rare, attractive brown tone and Good Very Fine/Very Fine.
Ex Peus lot 278. The victory suggested by the reverse design of this coin never occurred.
Macrinus made concessions to the Parthians for an unconditional peace at the beginning of his reign, and he later died having suffered a severe defeat in battle against the legions under Julia Maesa and Elagabalus.
In addition, winning bids of EEC clients for this coin are subject to a 5% fee on hammer price as a reimbursement for import duty paid to HMRC.
In addition, winning bids of EEC clients for this coin are subject to a 5% fee on hammer price as a reimbursement for import duty paid to HMRC.
Rare, attractive brown tone and Good Very Fine/Very Fine.
Ex Peus lot 278. The victory suggested by the reverse design of this coin never occurred.
Macrinus made concessions to the Parthians for an unconditional peace at the beginning of his reign, and he later died having suffered a severe defeat in battle against the legions under Julia Maesa and Elagabalus.
In addition, winning bids of EEC clients for this coin are subject to a 5% fee on hammer price as a reimbursement for import duty paid to HMRC.
In addition, winning bids of EEC clients for this coin are subject to a 5% fee on hammer price as a reimbursement for import duty paid to HMRC.