RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba — Diadumenian Denarius
RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba · 217 AD-218 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES
Bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Diadumenian, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards
About This Type
This RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba is a denarius of Diadumenian (217 AD-218 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diadumenian, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.08g, 19mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba?
- RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba is a Silver Denarius of Diadumenian (217 AD-218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Macrinus 107Ba.
- How do you identify RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES. The reverse depicts Diadumenian, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards with the inscription PRINC IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba?
- RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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