MACRINUS, A.D. 217-218. Mesopotamia, Carrhae. BI Tetradrachm (13.55 gms). NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
Prieur-833. Obverse: Radiate head right; two pellets below; Reverse: Eagle, with wreath in beak and wings spread, standing left, head right; crescent between legs; three pellets in exergue. A rather boldly struck example of this brief emperor, featuring a particularly menacing portrait.
Estimate: $300.00- $400.00