Dupondius - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C; Fides
217 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 217 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. High priest, holder of tribunician power, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Macrinus (VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C; Fides) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Macrinus, who was a Praetorian prefect, seized power after the assassination of Emperor Caracalla in 217 AD. However, his reign was short-lived as he was killed in a battle against the forces of Elagabalus, who succeeded him as emperor. This coin, which bears Macrinus' image, is a rare surviving artifact from this brief period in Roman history.