Aureus - Macrinus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P; Felicitas
217 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 217 |
| 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#275009 |
|---|---|
| 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 P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, 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 217 AD and features an image of Macrinus on one side and the goddess Felicitas on the other. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not particularly valuable during its time, as the Roman Empire was known for its extensive use of gold coins. However, today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians.
