Denarius - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P; Annona
218 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#275023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Macrinus (PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P; Annona) was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design remained relatively consistent with previous issues, with the obverse featuring the emperor's portrait and the reverse depicting the goddess Annona, symbolizing the empire's bounty and prosperity. This coin is a testament to the resilience and endurance of the Roman Empire, even in the face of adversity.
