© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Macrinus and Diadumenian LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas
| Gold | 7 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Macrinus and Diadumenian, seated left on platform; behind, officer standing; in front; Liberalitas standing left; citizen standing below platform.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum.
Generosity of the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.82–7.19 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, which represents the idea of liberty and generosity. This is significant because it highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and suggests that the emperor Macrinus and his son Diadumenian, who issued the coin, wanted to promote these ideals during their reign.
