Mesopotamia, Edessa, Macrinus. 217-218 AD. AR Tetradrachm (16.42g, 25mm). Prieur 861

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Mesopotamia, Edessa, Macrinus. 217-218 AD. AR Tetradrachm (16.42g, 25mm). Obv.: ΑΥ ΚAI Μ Ο CЄ[ΥHPOC ΜΑ]ΚΡЄΙΝΟC CЄ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: [ΔΗΜΑΡ]Χ ЄΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC Eagle standing facing with wings spread, head to right and holding wreath in beak; between the eagle’s legs, shrine. Prieur 861; CNG Elec. Auc. 182, lot 197 (same obverse die). Very rare. VF.