What is RIC IV Macrinus 100?

RIC IV Macrinus 100 is a Silver Denarius of Diadumenian (217 AD-218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Macrinus 100.

How do you identify RIC IV Macrinus 100?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Macrinus 100?

RIC IV Macrinus 100 was struck in Silver, standard weight 411.92g, engraved.

Diadumenian Denarius — RIC IV Macrinus 100

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Macrinus 100

Ruler

Diadumenian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

217 AD-218 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

411.92g

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES

Bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side

About This Type

This RIC IV Macrinus 100 is a denarius of Diadumenian (217 AD-218 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 411.92g.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Macrinus 100?: RIC IV Macrinus 100 is a Silver Denarius of Diadumenian (217 AD-218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Macrinus 100.
How do you identify RIC IV Macrinus 100?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Macrinus 100?: RIC IV Macrinus 100 was struck in Silver, standard weight 411.92g, engraved.