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- Roman Provincial Coins, Thrakia - Danubian Region, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Macrinus, AE 217-218, vf
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Product Description
Macrinus 217-218. AE-AE 28 mm 217-218. Laureate head right / Heracles, nude, standing r., right hand behind his back (holding apples of Hesperides), l. leaning on grounded club. AMNG 1759; very fine, green patina
rare and an interesting coin for history of art.
The reverse shows Glycon's "Farnese Hercules", discovered 1546 in the thermae of Caracalla in Rome, now exhibited in Naples
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Provincial Coins |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | Thrakia - Danubian Region |
| Category 3 | Nikopolis ad Istrum |
| Ruler | Macrinus |
| Reign | 217-218 |
| Denomination | AE |
| Date | 217-218 |
| Material | AE |
| Condition | very fine |
| Supplement | green patina |
| Catalogue | AMNG 1759 |
| Weight | 12.48 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Item Number | 38073 |
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