How do you identify RIC V Macrianus Minor 10?

The obverse depicts Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, running right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription MARTI PROPVGNATORI. Portrait type: radiate.

Macrianus Minor Antoninianus — RIC V Macrianus Minor 10

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Macrianus Minor 10

Ruler

Macrianus Minor

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-261 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARTI PROPVGNATORI

Mars, running right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Macrianus Minor 10 is an antoninianus of Macrianus Minor (260 AD-261 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Mars, running right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.

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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Macrianus Minor 10?: RIC V Macrianus Minor 10 is a Silver Antoninianus of Macrianus Minor (260 AD-261 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Macrianus Minor 10.
How do you identify RIC V Macrianus Minor 10?: The obverse depicts Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, running right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription MARTI PROPVGNATORI. Portrait type: radiate.