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Coin of Claudiopolis with bust of Macrinus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 217–218
Mint: Bithynia, Claudiopolis
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 32.5 mm. Weight: 19.02 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.533
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Macrinus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Zeus seated to left, holding phiale and sceptre-staff. Eagle at left.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Zeus seated to left, holding phiale and sceptre-staff. Eagle at left.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, April 8, 1964