Aureus - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P, Securitas

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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
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#12, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.12
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus, laureate, cropped 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 descriptionSecuritas, draped, seated left on throne, holding sceptre in right hand, supporting her head with left hand; before her, left, lighted altar.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTA PVBL P M TR P
(Translation: Vota Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate. The vows (prayers) of the public. High priest, holder of tribunician power.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217)  - -
Catalog ID6659937630
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