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#275050 |
|---|---|
| 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 bearing the image of Macrinus and the inscription "ANNONA AVG" was issued during a time of economic crisis in the Roman Empire. The coin's high gold content and intricate design were meant to convey the wealth and power of the Roman state, but it also contributed to the inflation and financial instability of the time. Despite these challenges, the Aureus remained a popular and widely-used coin throughout the empire, and its design has been celebrated for its beauty and historical significance.