How do you identify RIC IV Macrinus 69f?

The obverse depicts Bust of Macrinus, radiate, cropped bearded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Macrinus 69f?

RIC IV Macrinus 69f was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.86g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Macrinus Antoninianus, Fides reverse (RIC IV 69f)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Macrinus 69f

Ruler

Macrinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

217 AD-218 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.86g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG

Bust of Macrinus, radiate, cropped bearded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side

About This Type

This RIC IV Macrinus 69f is an antoninianus of Macrinus (217 AD-218 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.86g, 22mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 69f?: RIC IV Macrinus 69f is a Silver Antoninianus of Macrinus (217 AD-218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Macrinus 69f.
How do you identify RIC IV Macrinus 69f?: The obverse depicts Bust of Macrinus, radiate, cropped bearded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Macrinus 69f?: RIC IV Macrinus 69f was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.86g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.