Denarius - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P, Salus

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year217
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#23c, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.23c
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 descriptionSalus, draped, seated left on throne with high back, feeding snake, coiled round altar.
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 ID4797771840
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