Aureus - Macrinus ANNONA AVG; Annona
| 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#275049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, seated left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG
Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was also used to pay taxes. It was made of gold, which gave it a high value and made it a symbol of wealth and power. In fact, the Aureus was the highest denomination coin in the Roman Empire and was worth 25 silver denarii. It's interesting to note that the Aureus coin was also used as a tool for propaganda. The emperor's image was stamped on one side of the coin, while the other side featured various gods and goddesses, or other symbols that represented the Roman Empire's values and ideals. This helped to promote the emperor's image and reinforce the idea of Roman supremacy.
