Macrinus Denarius Fides Militum NGC Graded AU. Scarce.

Macrinus denarius Fides Militum struck at Rome AD217-18. Graded AU by NGC a superb coin with a pleasant gun metal toning. Some encrustation evident near the edge but a superb portrait and a good solid well cantered strike. A choice coin scarce in any condition especially so in this grade. Ex Michael Trenerry £225, 2015. Presumably unslabbed at that time.

Obverse: Laureate draped and cuirassed head of Macrinus right. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS
Reverse: Fides standing facing, head right, left foot on helmet holding two standards. FIDES MILITVM
References: RIC 67, RSC 23b, RCV 3483 (var)
Diameter: 17mm
Weight: 3.45 grams according to Michael Trennery ticket with it.

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