Aureus - Macrinus (FELICITAS TEMPORVM; Felicitas) (217-218) front Aureus - Macrinus (FELICITAS TEMPORVM; Felicitas) (217-218) back
Aureus - Macrinus (FELICITAS TEMPORVM; Felicitas) (217-218) photo
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Aureus - Macrinus FELICITAS TEMPORVM; Felicitas

 
Gold 7.1 g 22 mm
Description
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
7.1 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#275055
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS TEMPORVM

Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Macrinus (FELICITAS TEMPORVM; Felicitas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 217 to 218 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire during Macrinus' reign.