Denarius - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P, Fides

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year217
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.4 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#8b, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.8b
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 descriptionFides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side.
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 ID2314413920
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