906. MOESIA INFERIOR,  Marcianopolis. Macrinus and Diadumenian. 217-218 AD.
Æ 26m  (11.00 gm). Confronted heads of  Macrinus and Diadumenian / Macrinus
standing  left, holding  Nike on  globe and  reversed spear, right  foot on
arms. AMNG 779. VF, green patina. ($150)

Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 4 (14 January 1998), lot 449.

The victory suggested by the reverse design of this coin never occurred.
Macrinus made concessions to the Parthians for an unconditional peace at
the beginning of his reign, and he later died having suffered a severe
defeat in battle against the legions under Julia Maesa and Elagabalus.
CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 906.
 
 Lot sold for $180.
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