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Denarius with bust of Diadumenian, struck under Macrinus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 217–218
Mint: Rome (or Antioch?)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20.5 mm. Weight: 3.03 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.599
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped, cuirassed bust of Diadumenianus to right.
MOPELANTDIADVMENIANCAES
Reverse: Diadumenian in military attire with standard at left and legionary eagle and standard at right.
PRINCIVVENTVTIS
MOPELANTDIADVMENIANCAES
Reverse: Diadumenian in military attire with standard at left and legionary eagle and standard at right.
PRINCIVVENTVTIS
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with E. Bourgey; purchased by Cornelius C. Vermeule III from E. Bourgey, July 1950; 1998 year-end gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA