How do you identify RIC V Macrianus Minor 8?

The obverse depicts Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand sceptre in left hand with the inscription INDVLGENTIAE AVG or INDVLGENTIAE AVE. Portrait type: radiate.

Macrianus Minor Antoninianus — RIC V Macrianus Minor 8

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Macrianus Minor 8

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

Reverse

INDVLGENTIAE AVG or INDVLGENTIAE AVE

Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Macrianus Minor 8 is an antoninianus of Macrianus Minor (260 AD-261 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand sceptre 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 8?: RIC V Macrianus Minor 8 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 8.
How do you identify RIC V Macrianus Minor 8?: The obverse depicts Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand sceptre in left hand with the inscription INDVLGENTIAE AVG or INDVLGENTIAE AVE. Portrait type: radiate.