Sestertius - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C, Jupiter

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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
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#126, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.126
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 descriptionJupiter, nude, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; before him, Macrinus standing right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTA PVBL P M TR P S C
(Translation: Vota Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Senatus Consultum. The vows (prayers) of the public. High priest, holder of tribunician power, Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (217)  - -
Catalog ID2234209460
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