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Æ25 - Macrinus YΠ CTATI ΛONΓINOY NIKOΠOΛΙTΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ; Consular Legate Statius Longinus; Nicopolis ad Istrum
| Bronze | 11 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Macrinus standing left, holding scepter and patera over lighted and garlanded altar to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ CTATI ΛONΓINOY NIKOΠOΛΙTΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ
Translation:
YΠ(-ατος) CTATI(-ου) ΛONΓINOY NIKOΠOΛΙTΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ(-ν).
"Consular Legate Statius Longinus from Nicopolis ad Istrum".
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ25 - Macrinus, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a depiction of a Roman consul, Statius Longinus, on one side, and a representation of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted in Nicopolis ad Istrum, a city in the Roman province of Moesia Inferior, during the reign of Emperor Macrinus in 217-218 AD. The coin's design and inscriptions provide valuable insight into the political and religious practices of the Roman Empire during this time period.
