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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P; Fides
217 year| Silver | 4.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side.
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
Mass varies: 4.44–5.222 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Macrinus and Fides on its reverse, is notable for being one of the first coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard. Macrinus, who ruled from 217 to 218 AD, was known for his distinctive beard, which was seen as a symbol of his wisdom and authority. The inclusion of this feature on the coin was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven depictions of Roman emperors and signaled a shift in the cultural attitudes of the time.
