Aureus - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P; Felicitas
218 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#275024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it was issued during the reign of Macrinus, who was the first Roman emperor to be born in the Roman provinces, specifically in the city of Caesarea in Mauretania (modern-day Algeria). This coin was minted in 218 AD, during Macrinus' second year as emperor, and it features an image of the goddess Felicitas on the reverse side, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity. Despite being made of gold, this coin was widely used in trade and commerce during that time, and it remains a valuable piece for collectors and historians today.
