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As - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P P P S C; Felicitas

217 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
217
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#275129
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P P P S C

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Macrinus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 217 to 218 AD, and was known for his attempts to reform the Roman army and his efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state goddess, Felicitas.