Diadumenian, as Caesar. Sestertius, converted to a military decoration. Rare.

Price

Price: US$ 395.00	€ 338.16
	£ 294.04
	AUD 608.5
	CHF 313.04
	CAD 554.34

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Rates for: 10/18/2025
SKU: ROS7835

Description

Diadumenian, as Caesar. Sestertius struck under his father Macrinus. Rome. AD 217, 32 x 39 mm. 26.9 gm. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES, bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. [PRINC IVVENTVTIS / S C] , Diadumenian standing left, holding baton and sceptre; aquila and signa to right. RIC IV 215. Cohen 13. BMCRE 149. VIDEO An intriguing item, the lower portion of the coin was flattened and affixed to a bronze plate, possibly for use as a phalera or military decoration.

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