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Æ30 - Macrinus
| Bronze | 16 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Laodicea ad Mare (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#376023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE FEL
Unabridged legend: Romae Felici.
Translation: To happy Rome.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ30 - Macrinus (217-218) from Laodicea ad Mare (Syria) made of Bronze weighing 16 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Macrinus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 217 to 218 AD. This coin is significant because it features an image of Macrinus on one side and a goddess on the other, which was a common design for coins during this time period. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 16 grams suggests that it was a widely circulated coin among the common people, as opposed to a rare or commemorative coin.
