Aureus - Macrinus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, head left, standing front, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Macrinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who was the first Roman emperor to depict himself without a beard on his coins. This was a significant departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors, who were often shown with a beard as a symbol of wisdom and authority. Macrinus' decision to appear clean-shaven on his coins may have been an attempt to present himself as a younger, more modern leader, and it marked a turning point in the representation of Roman emperors on coinage.