Denarius - Macrinus (SALVS PVBLICA; Salus) (217-218) front Denarius - Macrinus (SALVS PVBLICA; Salus) (217-218) back
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Denarius - Macrinus SALVS PVBLICA; Salus

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
217-218
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#275109
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SALVS PVBLICA

Translation:
Salus Publica.
Public health.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Macrinus (SALVS PVBLICA; Salus) coin from Rome, issued during the reign of Macrinus (217-218 AD), features the goddess Salus (Salvation) on the reverse, symbolizing the Roman Empire's commitment to protecting and preserving the welfare of its citizens.