Macrinus Provincial, Lovely Portrait

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tenbobbit Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 701 Posts	Posted 01/12/2018 3:30 pm My first addition of 2018. Macrinus, Nikopolis ad Istrum Obverse - AVTKMOPELCEVMAKPEINOC - laureate/ cuirassed bust R Reverse - VPCTALONGINOVNIKOPOLTWNPROCICTRW - Apollo standing L holding patera in R hand over lit Altar & branch in LH Weight - 12.89g, Size - 26mm An excellent Bust on this one, the Reverse isn't bad either but that portrait is a good one. The odd thing about this particular Obverse die is that so far I have found it paired with at least 5 different reverses, Certainly a busy fella. Damion Report this Post to the Staff

Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 01/12/2018 4:02 pm Nice one! Macrinus spent the entirety of his short reign in the far eastern provinces of the empire, so I suppose it is not surprising that he would have a lot of provincial coins - and his list is certainly extensive! Terrific pick up! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 01/12/2018 5:11 pm Fantastic portrait. Really lovely example. Congratulations. Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 01/12/2018 5:41 pm The centering dot is nicely positioned on the obverse,tucked away just under the ear and behind the beard and so doesen't detract anything from the portrait.. and the position on the reverse keeps the censors happy! Wonderful coin with lovely detail especially on the obverse.Great 1st coin for the new year..Congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 01/12/2018 6:01 pm Superb Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/12/2018 6:17 pm Really nice looking coin. Report this Post to the Staff
tenbobbit Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 701 Posts	Posted 01/12/2018 6:41 pm Thanks for the kind words everyone Steve you are right regarding the volume of his Provincial coins issued, Markianopolis & Nikopolis ad Istrum in particular have so many variations & die combos that it could take a lifetime to get them all. Paul, excellent observation regarding the centering holes They don't often fall into place as nicely as these do so that was a big draw for me, plus it keeps Apollo's modesty intact Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34418 Posts	Posted 01/12/2018 7:35 pm Quote: excellent observation regarding the centering holes Great addition to your collection! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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