Denarius - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P; Fides
217 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, head right, standing front,holding standard in each hand, right foot on helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Macrinus (PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P; Fides) (217) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Fides (Faith) on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin during that time period. Fides was an important deity in ancient Roman religion, representing the moral obligation to fulfill one's duties and maintain loyalty to the state and its leaders. The inclusion of Fides on the coin may have been a deliberate choice by Macrinus, who was known for his efforts to promote loyalty and unity within the Roman Empire during his reign.
