Denarius - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P P P; Jupiter
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#274958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, head left, nude, standing front, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater [Patriae].
High priest, holder of tribunician power, 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 P P; Jupiter) (217) coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god Jupiter on the reverse side, which was not commonly depicted on coins during that time period.