Antoninianus - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P; Felicitas
217 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 217 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding short caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBL P M TR P
Translation:
Vota Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate.
The vows (prayers) of the public. High priest, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Macrinus and Felicitas on its reverse, was minted during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been decreasing steadily over the years, and by the time Macrinus took power, the Antoninianus was only about 50% silver. This led to widespread inflation and economic instability, which contributed to the empire's eventual decline. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.