Macrinus. Denarius

Macrinus; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217-8 AD, Denarius, 3.53g. Cf. RIC-IV 68. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FEDES MIL PM TRP, Fides standing l, holding standard in each hand, standard to either side. Ex Curtis L. Clay collection. Ex Triskeles 9, Oct. 2013, lot 108. FEDES instead of FIDES: engraver's error only known on denarii in 4-5 specimens, all from the same reverse die; only coin of its type with this error.. EF