Denarius - Macrinus FIDES PVBLICA; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBLICA
Translation:
Fides Publica.
Loyalty of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Macrinus coin was issued 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 Rome in 217-218 AD and features the image of Macrinus on one side and the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the other. The coin was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.