Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.62 g, 12h). Rome mint. Third emission of Macrinus, AD 218. Good Fine.

Triton XXVII – Session 6
Lot: 6237. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.62 g, 12h). Rome mint. Third emission of Macrinus, AD 218. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right wearing aegis on left shoulder / Spes advancing left, holding flower and hem of drapery. RIC IV 219 var. (no aegis); Clay Issue 3; Banti 12. Brown surfaces, areas of bare metal showing at high points, minor roughness and pitting, some scratches and smoothing. Good Fine. Rare.

From the Lionel Tenby Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 1295 (part of).


Closing Date and Time: 18 January 2024 at 11:18:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.