Sestertius - Macrinus SALVS PVBL P M TR 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
Weight23.1 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#125, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.125
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 low seat, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS PVBL P M TR P S C
(Translation: Salus Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate. Senatus Consultum. Public health. High priest, holder of tribunician power. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217)  - -
Catalog ID6206728470
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