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Aureus - Macrinus SECVRITAS TEMPORVM; Securitas
| Gold | 7.24 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 7.24 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, holding sceptre in right hand and resting left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM
Translation:
Securitas Temporum.
Time of security.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Macrinus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Macrinus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on maintaining peace and security within its borders.
