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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P; Salus
217 year| Silver | 3.8 g | 21 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on throne with high back, feeding snake, coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
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 coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Salus (meaning "safety" or "health") on its reverse side. This is significant because Salus was a prominent deity during the reign of Macrinus, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of safety and well-being throughout the empire. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.8 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
