124: Rome. Macrinus, 217-218 AD. Rome. Gold Aureus (7. - eBay 

Closed at:US $92,500.00

  Rome. Macrinus, 217-218 AD. Rome. Gold Aureus (7.29 g), Rome 
  mint, struck 218 AD. Laureate, cuirassed, and draped bust of 
  Macrinus right. Reverse: Macrinus and Diadumenian on 
  decorated, raised platform left, seated in curule chairs, 
  dispensing largesse to citizen at lower left; flanking them 
  are Liberalitas at left, holding abacus and cornucpiae, and 
  officer behind, holding implements; LIBERALITAS AVG. RIC 79; 
  BMCRE 71; C. 43; Fr-449. Exceptional, sensitive portrait for 
  this emperor. Interesting historical type. Extremely rare. NGC 
  graded Choice Uncirculated. 
  Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. 

  Our item number 115775



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