© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Macrinus P M TR P II COS P P
217 year| Silver | 4 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Macrinus, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.84–4.13 g;Diameter varies: 19–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Macrinus (P M TR P II COS P P) (217) coin is that it features a rare image of the Roman Emperor Macrinus, who ruled for only a brief period of time (217-218 AD) before being overthrown and executed. This coin is one of the few surviving artifacts from his reign, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians studying the Roman Empire.
