Aureus - Macrinus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| Gold | 4 g | 17 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Macrinus (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter) coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Macrinus on the other. This coin was minted during Macrinus' reign as emperor, which lasted from 217 to 218 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the emperor and the god Jupiter, and to emphasize the emperor's role as a divine ruler.
