[eBay logo] Home Listings Buyers Sellers Search Help News/Chat Site Map Test drive the future eBay site. Let us know what you think. Sellers, free Gallery option week coming! Buyers, try the new way to shop--the Gallery. Dorney- Rare Macrinus As, Quadriga Reverse VF Item #107099362 Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval [Image] Bidding is closed for this item. [Image] [Show description] $255.50 (reserve Currently First bid $1.00 not yet met) [Leave feedback] Quantity 1 # of bids 7 (bid history) (to seller) (with emails) (to bidder) Time left Auction has ended. Location California [envelope] (mail this Started 05/21/99, 12:05:57 PDT auction to a friend) [Gift Alert] (request a Ends 05/26/99, 12:05:57 PDT gift alert) Featured Category Auction [Image] Seller kendorney (178) [star] (view comments in seller's Feedback Profile) (view seller's other auctions) (ask seller a question) [Image] High bid suetonius1 (8) [Image] Payment Money Order/Cashiers Checks, Personal Checks, See item description for payment methods accepted Shipping Buyer pays fixed shipping charges, Seller ships internationally, See item description for shipping charges [Image] Relist Seller: Didn't sell your item the first time? item eBay will refund your relisting fee if it sells the second time around. Relist this item. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding. Currency is dollar ($) unless otherwise noted. Note: This is a Reserve Auction in which the reserve price was not met. The seller is not obligated to offer this item again or to sell it to the highest bidder. Likewise, the high bidder is not obligated to buy this item. Description Kenneth W. Dorney Classical Numismatist ----------------------------------------------------------------- 'Introducing Serious Coins for Serious Collectors' ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Image] Macrinus, 217-218 AD Æ As, 11.3 grams, circa December 217 AD Obverse: IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS PP S C, Macrinus in quadriga left holding sceptre and branch, crowned by Victory. References: Roman Imperial Coinage Vol IV, 152, Rare Foss, Roman Historical Coins, 2 Observations: Attractive dark green patina nearly black, legends a bit weak. Macrinus hailed from Mauretania in North Africa and for most of his life was a lawyer. He rose to the rank of Praetorian Prefect under Caracalla and was involved in the plot against that tyrant. Upon Caracalla's murder he was proclaimed Augustus and his position verified by the Senate. In 218 AD Macrinus concluded a very unfavorable peace with the Persians which added to his unpopularity and led to his eventual downfall. This issue celebrates his first consulate. Estimated Value: $500 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Over the next few weeks I will be offering choice quality and rare coins for the serious collector. In accordance with traditional auction practices, these lots will have confidential reserves. These reserves will typically be about 60% of the estimated value but may be higher. For questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail dorney@aol.com. Visit My Website! I've recently completely revised my site which now features a continuous online buy or bid sale! Check it out. You may be pleased to find a gem or two! Terms of Sale * All coins are unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine. * Coins are shipped via numbered insured First Class or Priority Mail at an additional cost of $3. International shipping is $8 for registered uninsured airmail. * Payment must be in US Dollars. Foreign checks or money orders must be drawn on a US Bank. * Personal checks and money orders are acceptable, but for those unknown to me your order may be delayed while funds clear. Credit cards are not accepted. Sorry. * California residents must add 7.25% sales tax (Dealers must submit valid resale number). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Image] Bidding Bidding is closed for this item. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [eBay logo] Home Listings Buyers Sellers Search Help News/Chat Site Map Thank you for using eBay! About eBay | SafeHarbor Copyright © 1995-1999 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.