Macrinus

M. Opellius Macrinus

Macrinus was the main player behind the plot to murder Caracalla. On Caracalla's death, Macrinus was proclaimed Emperor - the first to have not been a senator. Macrinus patched up a peace with the Parthians and hurried back to Rome. However he was son toppled by the move to place Caracalla's cousin Elagabalus on the throne

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Macrinus

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• IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
• IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
• IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG COS
• IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG PM TRP PP
• M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG

Coins of Macrinus currently available

Macrinus, Syria, Laodicea ad Mare Silver tetradrachm issued AD 220 Obv: AYT K M OΠ CEOY MAKΡEINOC CEB, Laureate draped bust right Rev: ΔHMAΡΞ EX YΠATOC ΠΠ, Eagle stg, head left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Very Fine   |   AUD $300.00