CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Macrinus, struck under Legate Statius Longinus
Denomination:
AE26
Composition:
Bronze
Date:
217-218 AD
Obverse:
AVT K M OΠEΛΛE CEV H MAKPINOC, Laureate, cuirassed bust of Macrinus facing right, seen from behind
Reverse:
YΠ CTA ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠOLITΩN ΠROC ICTPΩ, Hermes, naked but for chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing facing, head left, kerykeion in left hand, purse in right hand, rooster at feet left, biting at the purse
Reference:
Moushmov 1291
Size:
26mm, 11.5g, 7h
Province:
Moesia, Nikopolis ad Istrum
Grade:
gF, darkly toned, smoothed fields
Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus was Roman Emperor from 217 to 218, reigning jointly with his son Diadumenianus. Originally a praetorian prefect under Emperor Caracalla, he organised the assassination of Caracalla in order to save his own life. His short reign comprising of cleaning up the messes of his predecessor came to an early end when he and his son were both separately assassinated so that the usurper Elagabalus could succeed them as Emperor.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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