The Roman Empire
Diadumenian caesar, 217 – 218. Denarius, Roma 218, AR 3.10 g.
Description: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rev. SPES PV-BLICA Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. References: C 21
BMC Macrinus 94
RIC Macrinus 116 Condition: A wonderful portrait and a pleasant old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine Provenance: 51 Gallery sale October 2014, 87
Privately purchased from Tradart, 1980s