Aureus - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P, Fides

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year217
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight6.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#22, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.22
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFides, head right, standing front, holding standard in each hand, right foot on helmet.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF MAX TR P COS P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217)  - -
Catalog ID3576084810
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