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#274970 |
|---|---|
| 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 was issued during the reign of Macrinus (217-218 AD), features an image of the goddess Felicitas on the reverse side. Felicitas was the Roman goddess of good luck, happiness, and prosperity, and her appearance on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of a prosperous and happy reign under Macrinus. However, Macrinus' reign was actually marked by political instability, military challenges, and economic difficulties, which may have made the coin's message of good luck and prosperity seem ironic or even mocking to some people at the time. Despite this, the coin remains an interesting artifact of Roman history and a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman numismatics.
