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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Macrinus P M TR P II COS P P S C
217 year| Bronze | 24.9 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 217 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Macrinus, seated in curcule chair, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.29–29.71 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Macrinus coin is that it features a rare and unique design, depicting Macrinus, the Roman Emperor, on the obverse side, while the reverse side shows a scene of the goddess Roma seated on a throne, surrounded by two soldiers. This design was only used during Macrinus' reign, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
