Macrianus Minor Aureus — RIC V Macrianus Minor 2

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Macrianus Minor 2

Ruler

Macrianus Minor

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-261 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Macrianus Minor, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

ROMAE AETERNAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Macrianus Minor 2 is an aureus of Macrianus Minor (260 AD-261 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 2?: RIC V Macrianus Minor 2 is a Gold Aureus of Macrianus Minor (260 AD-261 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Macrianus Minor 2.
How do you identify RIC V Macrianus Minor 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Macrianus Minor, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.