Sestertius - Macrinus VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P S C; Victory
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#275179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right no cuirass, about to inscribe shield which rests on her left knee; behind her, shield and arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P S C
Translation:
Victoria Parthica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over Parthia. 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 the Sestertius - Macrinus coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side. The image of Victory was not commonly depicted on Roman coins during the reign of Macrinus, making this coin a unique and valuable piece for collectors and historians.