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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Macrinus FELICITAS TEMPORVM; Felicitas
| Silver | 4.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS TEMPORVM
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.68–5.037 g;Diameter varies: 22–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Macrinus and the goddess Felicitas on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Macrinus, who was a Praetorian prefect, seized power after the assassination of Emperor Caracalla in 217 AD and ruled for a brief period before being overthrown and executed in 218 AD. The coin's minting during this period of political upheaval makes it a unique and interesting artifact from a pivotal moment in Roman history.
