RIC V Macrianus Minor 13 Macrianus Minor obverse — Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Macrianus M... Obverse
RIC V Macrianus Minor 13 Macrianus Minor reverse — Spes, draped, walking left, raising robe with right hand and holding fl... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Macrianus Minor 13
Ruler
Macrianus Minor
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-261 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.16g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, walking left, raising robe with right hand and holding flower in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Macrianus Minor 13 is an antoninianus of Macrianus Minor (260 AD-261 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, raising robe with right hand and holding flower in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.16g, 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Macrianus Minor 13?
RIC V Macrianus Minor 13 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 13.
How do you identify RIC V Macrianus Minor 13?
The obverse depicts Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, raising robe with right hand and holding flower in left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Macrianus Minor 13?
RIC V Macrianus Minor 13 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.16g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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