Aureus - Macrinus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| 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#275087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak over left arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; before him, a small figure of Macrinus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was also used to pay taxes. It was a valuable coin, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. The Aureus coin was made of gold, and it was first introduced during the reign of Julius Caesar. The coin was used throughout the Roman Empire, and it was a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
