Aureus - Macrinus FELICITAS TEMPORVM; Felicitas
| 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#275056 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Aureus coin bearing the image of Macrinus and the inscription "FELICITAS TEMPORVM" (Felicitas) is a rare and valuable artifact from the Roman Empire. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in Rome. Macrinus, who was a Praetorian prefect, seized power after the assassination of Emperor Caracalla in 217 AD and ruled for a brief period before being overthrown and executed in 218 AD. Despite the political instability of the time, the coinage issued during Macrinus' reign, including the Aureus, maintained the high standards of craftsmanship and beauty that were characteristic of Roman coinage during this period.
