CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Macrinus. AD 217-218. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 8.39 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 217). Fine.

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Lot: 483. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Silver

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CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Macrinus. AD 217-218. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 8.39 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 217). [...]C CЄBAC , laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Mount Argaeus surmounted by radiate figure holding globe and scepter; ЄT A (date) in exergue. Ganschow, Münzen 655 var. (obv. legend); Sydenham, Caesarea 503 var. (same). Find patina, porous surfaces. Fine. Extremely rare. This obverse legend ending isn’t known for any coins of Macrinus at Caesarea.

From the Richard McAlee Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 243 (27 October 2010), lot 260.


Closing Date and Time: 31 May 2023 at 12:40:40 ET.

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