© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II PP S C; Securitas
218 year| Bronze | 10 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 218 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, holding sceptre in right hand and resting left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II PP S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.8–10.99 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas on the reverse side, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire during the reign of Macrinus.
