Macrinus Denarius, Fides reverse
RIC IV Macrinus 67b · 217 AD-218 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FIDES MILITVM
Fides, head right, standing front, holding standard in each hand, right foot on helmet
About This Type
This RIC IV Macrinus 67b is a denarius of Macrinus (217 AD-218 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, head right, standing front, holding standard in each hand, right foot on helmet. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 22mm 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 67b?
- RIC IV Macrinus 67b is a Silver Denarius of Macrinus (217 AD-218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Macrinus 67b.
- How do you identify RIC IV Macrinus 67b?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, head right, standing front, holding standard in each hand, right foot on helmet with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Macrinus 67b?
- RIC IV Macrinus 67b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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