As - Macrinus SECVRITAS TEMPORVM S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 11.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275234 |
|---|---|
| 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: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM S C
Translation:
Securitas Temporum. Senatus Consultum.
Time of security. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas, which represents security and stability, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that Macrinus, the emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to restore stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil.
