© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Macrinus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| Gold | 6.2 g | - |
| 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 | 6.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak over left arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 Macrinus, the Roman emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during Macrinus' reign (217-218 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of gold and weighs 6.2 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
