Sestertius - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C; Jupiter
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 | 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#275134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; before him, Macrinus standing right.
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
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Macrinus coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C," which stands for "Votum publicum, Macrinus imperator, tres principes, senatus consulto" or "Public vote, Macrinus emperor, three princes, by the decree of the senate." This suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate a significant event or achievement during Macrinus' reign, possibly related to the Roman Senate or the imperial administration.