Coin, Macrianus, Antoninianus
260-261 - Samosata - EF(40-45) - Billon
Bust of Macrianus Minor, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and placing left hand on lyre.
Usurper in the East, September 260 - late Summer 261.
IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG
APOLINI CONSERVA
3.84 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.