Denarius - Macrinus VICTORIA PARTHICA; Victory
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA PARTHICA
Translation:
Victoria Parthica.
Victory over Parthia.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.766–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Macrinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 217 to 218 AD. Despite his short reign, Macrinus made significant changes to the Roman currency, including the introduction of a new silver coin called the denarius, which replaced the previous bronze coinage. The Denarius - Macrinus coin was one of the first coins to feature the image of the Roman goddess Victory, which became a common motif on Roman coins in the centuries that followed.
