Macrinus denarius, AD 217-218
Item — Box: 1, Item: 39
Scope and Contents
Born of humble parents he rose to become prefect of the praetorian guards under Caracalla and was party to the latter's murder. A conspiracy against him caused his army to revolt. He fled but was captured and put to death after a reign of 14 months.
Dates
- Creation: AD 217-218
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Macrinus; Reverse: Aequitas holding scales and cornucopia
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)