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Roman Empire, Macrinus, Æ27 Nikopolis ad Istrum, misstrike

217-218 AD

Roman Empire, Macrinus, Æ27 Nikopolis ad Istrum, misstrike
Roman Empire, Macrinus, Æ27 Nikopolis ad Istrum, misstrike
Roman Empire, Macrinus, Æ27 Nikopolis ad Istrum, misstrike
Roman Empire, Macrinus, Æ27 Nikopolis ad Istrum, misstrike
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Article code:  17-1769
Macrinus (217-218 AD), Æ27 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. Consular Legate Marcus Claudius Agrippa.
Interesting and very rare double strike error, showing the head off-center and in reverse, portraits facing.

Obverse: Bust in breastplate with gorgoneion, laureate right, Aegis with snakes on left shoulder.
Legend: AV K OΠΠEΛ CEVH MAKΡINO
Reverse: Hygieia, with drapery over left arm, standing right, holding patera and feeding serpent in arms.
Legend: P AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC / TPΩ

Diameter: 27,8 mm
Weight: 8,35
AMNG 1694; BMC 41
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Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze)
Country Roman Empire
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