Denarius - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR 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
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#10, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.10
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus, laureate, cropped bearded, 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, feeding out of patera in right hand, snake coiling up round altar, and holding vertical sceptre in left hand.
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 ID8680337150
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