Macrinus, 217-218. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.63 g, 12 h), Rome, April-December 217. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Macrinus to right. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P P P Jupiter, nude, standing to left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and scepter with left. Clay Issue 2. Cohen 70. RIC IV 2. Toned. Minor encrustations on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, ex Classical Numismatic Group MBS 29, 30 March, 1994, 692.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.