RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba Diadumenian obverse — Bust of Diadumenian, bare-headed, draped, right Obverse
RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba Diadumenian reverse — Diadumenian, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left ha... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Macrinus 107Ba
Ruler
Diadumenian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
217 AD-218 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.08g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

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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