Sestertius - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II PP S C; Fides
218 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 218 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, head right, standing front, holding standard in each hand, right foot on helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II PP S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Faith) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Macrinus. Fides was an important symbol of Roman values and represented the idea of loyalty and trust in the state and its leaders. The inclusion of Fides on this coin may have been a way for Macrinus to promote his own legitimacy and authority as emperor, as well as to emphasize the importance of loyalty and faithfulness among the Roman people.