Macrinus. Dupondius

Macrinus; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. mid-217 AD, Dupondius, 11.63g. Cf. C-73, BM-118 (probably a modern cast). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP PP, S-C across Jupiter standing l., holding thunderbolt and scepter. The coin pictured in BM is probably a modern cast, but this coin is a genuine example of the type. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex NAC-Spink Taisei 52, pt. 2, lot 2259.. VF