Denarius - Macrinus VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P; Victory
218 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P
Translation:
Victoria Parthica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Victory over Parthia. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.33–3.61 g;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 Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the Roman Empire's history.
