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Roman Provincial AR Tetradrachm Macrinus (217-218 AD) Ch VF NGC
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Emperor Macrinus ruled for about a year in Antioch after being declared Emperor by the Roman Senate. His monetary reforms would anger the Roman Legions which reduced recruit pay severely and would contribute to his assassination.Coin Highlights:
- Struck during the brief reign of Emperor Macrinus (AD 217–218).
- BI Tetradrachm, combining imperial Roman design with Eastern provincial style.
- Certified by NGC as Ch VF (Choice Very Fine), with clear detail and attractive ancient patina.
- Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Macrinus right with Greek legend denoting imperial titles.
- Reverse: Eagle standing facing with wreath in beak, wings spread—a symbol of imperial power and divine sanction.
- Struck at Beroea in Cyrrhestica..
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Emporor Macrinus
Macrinus, the first emperor to rise from the equestrian class, ruled for only a year before his overthrow by Elagabalus. His coinage, particularly from Syrian mints such as Emesa, reflects the blend of Roman authority and Eastern craftsmanship that defined the provincial Tetradrachm tradition.
This NGC-certified example offers a bold, expressive portrait and well-centered strike. A scarce issue from a short-lived reign and a striking representation of Rome’s Eastern mints—add this historic silver Tetradrachm of Macrinus to - Specifications
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