Octassarion - Macrinus AΠAMЄΩ N NΩЄ; Ark; Apameia
Features
| Issuer |
Apamea (Phrygia)
(Conventus of Apamea)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Octassarion (0.8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.68 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 316745 |
| References | Hendin 4ᵗʰ# 921 David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2001. Guide to Biblical Coins (4th Edition). Amphora Books, New York City, New York, United States. |
Obverse
Bust of Macrinus right, laureate, draped, cuirassed.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AY·T· K · M · OΠЄΛ · CЄOY MAKPCINOC CЄBA ·
Unabridged legend: Aυτοκράτωρ kαίσαρ Mάρκους Oππελλιός Cετηερους Mακρεινος Aτγουστος
Translation: The emperor caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus august
Reverse
Half-length figures left of Noah and his wife within open-lidded square chest inscribed with his name, set on waves; above on right, raven to left perched on open lid; on left, Noah and his wife standing left upon dry land, raising hands in prayer; above them, dove flying right and holding olive branch.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΠAMЄΩ
N
NΩЄ
Translation:
of Apameia
Noe
Mint
Apamea Cibotus / Apamea ad Maeandrum, Phrygia, TurkeySee also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (217-218) | |||||||||||||||
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