What is RIC IV Macrinus 20b?

RIC IV Macrinus 20b is a Gold Aureus of Macrinus (217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Macrinus 20b.

Macrinus Aureus — RIC IV Macrinus 20b

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Macrinus 20b

Ruler

Macrinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

217 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG

Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, right

Reverse

PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Macrinus 20b is an aureus of Macrinus (217 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 20b?: RIC IV Macrinus 20b is a Gold Aureus of Macrinus (217 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Macrinus 20b.
How do you identify RIC IV Macrinus 20b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, right with the inscription IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.