As - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C, Salus

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year217
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs (1⁄32)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight8.8 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#131, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.131
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSalus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTA PVBL P M TR P S C
(Translation: Vota Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Senatus Consultum. The vows (prayers) of the public. High priest, holder of tribunician power, Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (217)  - -
Catalog ID3711594540
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