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Antoninianus - Macrianus Minor INDVLGENTIAE AVG; Antioch
| Billon | 3.05 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Eastern provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Macrianus Minor (260-261) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-261 |
| Value | Antoninianus = 2 Denarii |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#351125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Indulgentia seated left, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left hand. In field to left, star
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIAE AVG
Unabridged legend: INDULGENTIAE AVGUSTI
Translation: Leniency of the emperor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, specifically during the Usurpations of Eastern provinces, which refers to a series of rebellions and uprisings in the eastern provinces of the empire, including Syria, Palestine, and Egypt, that took place between 260 and 261 AD. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still bears the image of the Roman Emperor, Macrianus Minor, and the inscription "INDVLGENTIAE AVG," which translates to "the indulgence of the emperor." This suggests that the coin was minted as a way to promote the emperor's image and authority, even in the face of unrest and rebellion.
