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Aureus - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P; Felicitas
218 year| Gold | 7.22 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.22 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275026 |
|---|---|
| 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 a Roman emperor who ruled from 217 to 218 AD. Macrinus was known for his attempts to reduce the power of the Roman Senate and increase the power of the imperial throne, which led to tensions between him and the Senate. Despite his efforts, his reign was short-lived, and he was eventually overthrown and executed by his own soldiers. The coin , which features Macrinus' image and the inscription "PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P," serves as a reminder of his brief but significant reign in Roman history.
