Denarius - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P; Salus
217 year| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on throne, feeding out of patera in right hand, snake coiling up round altar, and holding vertical sceptre in left 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
Mass varies: 2.92–3.615 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Macrinus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who was the first Roman Emperor to be born in the Roman Empire, rather than in Italy. This coin was minted in 217 AD and features an image of the goddess Salus on the reverse, which symbolizes the safety and well-being of the Roman people. The coin's design and inscription reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during that time.
