Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 1824. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $1010. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Macrianus. Usurper, AD 260-261. Antoninianus (3.08 g, 12h). Samosata mint. 2nd emission. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Apollo standing left, holding branch and lyre set on ground; star to left. RIC V 6; MIR 44, 1728k; RSC 2a. EF, much original silvering is toned golden-brown. Amazing portrait. Exceptional.