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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Roman Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Lerian on September 20, 2019, 06:26:33 am

Title: Heavy Macrinus
Post by: Lerian on September 20, 2019, 06:26:33 am
I thought that I would share this example of Macrinus which seems very heavy for one of his denarii?   

4.18g     18mm 

IMP  C  M  OPEL  SEV  MACRINVS  AVG
Laureate bust right, cuirassed, seen from front.

ANNONA   AVG
Annona seated left on throne, holding three corn-ears and cornucopiae; at her feet, modius filled with corn-ears.

Rome AD 217-218     RSC: 8a     RIC: 56     BMC: 60