Sestertius - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P S C; Securitas
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#275141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and supporting her head with left hand; before her, lighted altar.
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 Sestertius - Macrinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 217 to 218 AD. It's interesting to note that Macrinus was not a member of the Roman imperial family, but rather a military leader who rose to power through his military campaigns. This coin is a reflection of his efforts to maintain stability and security within the empire, as the inscription "Securitas" on the reverse side of the coin suggests.