Denarius - Macrinus FIDES MIL P M TR P; Fides
217 year| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 217 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing front, holding two standards; a standard on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MIL P M TR P
Translation:
Fides Militum. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate.
Loyalty of the soldiers. High priest, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Macrinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who was the first Roman Emperor to be born in the Roman Empire, rather than in Italy. This coin was minted in 217 AD and features the image of Macrinus on one side and the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the other. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of loyalty and fidelity to the Roman state, which was an important theme during Macrinus' reign.
