RIC IV Macrinus 130 — Macrinus Dupondius
RIC IV Macrinus 130 · 217 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Bust of Macrinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Macrinus 130 is a dupondius of Macrinus (217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.95g, 26mm diameter.
About the Dupondius
The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.
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 130?
- RIC IV Macrinus 130 is a Bronze Dupondius of Macrinus (217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Macrinus 130.
- How do you identify RIC IV Macrinus 130?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Macrinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Macrinus 130?
- RIC IV Macrinus 130 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.95g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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