Sestertius - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P P P S C, Salus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year217
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight19.9 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#124, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.124
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M 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 out patera in left hand snake coiled round altar and placing right hand on head of snake.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF MAX TR P P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (217)  - -
Catalog ID3462067710
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