Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Macrinus (AD
Denomination: AR DenariusCondition:Almost Extremely Fine/Fine+ Size:20 mm Weight:1.94 gramPeriod: AD 217Minted in: RomeExergue: -.-Obverse:IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate head and armored bust facing right. Macrianus as Augustus. Emperor Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus.Reverse side:FIDES MILITVM, Fides with two standards, foot on helmet, loyalty of the army.Reference: RIC 67The Moor Macrinus made a name for himself in the army and reached the position of head of the Praetorian Guard under Caracalla. According to legend, a fortune teller told Caracalla that Macrinus would be the next emperor. When Macrinus heard of this, he killed Caracalla to save his own hide. Macrinus proved to be a weak leader. When he lowered the army's wages, an uprising began under the leadership of Elagabalus. After a failed battle, Macrinus fled and was subsequently apprehended and executed. Read More