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                   Nice Felicitas AR Denarius of MACRINUS
                              Item #246020157
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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     This coin was minted during the brief reign of Macrinus, who
     ruled from 217-218 AD. Macrinus was the commander of the
     Praetorian Guards under Caracalla, and was a party to the
     latter's murder. After his accession, a peace was patched up with
     the Parthians, but the terms were so unfavorable to the Romans
     that Macrinus lost much of his popularity. A conspiracy was
     fostered by Julia Maesa, the sister of Julia Domna, in favor of
     her son Bassianus (Elagabalus) caused the Syrian army to break
     into open revolt. In the ensuing struggle, Macrinus was defeated,
     betrayed, captured, and put to death after a reign of only
     fourteen months. The obverse of this type depicts the laureate
     and cuirassed bust of Macrinus facing right, with legends
     IMP.C.M.OPEL.SEV.MACRINVS.AVG. The reverse features Felicitas
     standing front, head left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae,
     with legends PONTIF.MAX.TR.P.COS.P.P. Coin is a little off
     center, but otherwise grades Good VF+, with bold devices and
     legends all around, and a nice high relief Rome mint portrait of
     Macrinus. A choice example of the very scarce coinage of this
     short-lived emperor, this piece is catalouged as RSC-65. All
     coins guaranteed genuine without limitations. Buyer pays
     postage/insurance, coin shipped on clearance of funds. PA
     residents please add appropriate sales tax. Visa/MC accepted for
     orders of $20 or more. Member ANA, PAN. For more ancients, please
     visit our WWW page at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ .
     Thanks!

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