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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P; Jupiter
217 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak over left arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Macrinus, togate, standing right, extended right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBL P M TR P
Translation:
Vota Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate.
The vows (prayers) of the public. High priest, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Macrinus (VOTA PVBL P M TR P; Jupiter) (217) coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during the time period in which the coin was minted. Additionally, the image of Jupiter on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and authority of the Roman Empire, as Jupiter was considered the king of the gods in Roman mythology.
