RIC V Macrianus Minor 14 — Macrianus Minor Antoninianus
RIC V Macrianus Minor 14 · 260 AD-261 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIA AVGG
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Macrianus Minor 14 is an antoninianus of Macrianus Minor (260 AD-261 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Macrianus Minor 14?
- RIC V Macrianus Minor 14 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 14.
- How do you identify RIC V Macrianus Minor 14?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
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