Aureus - Macrinus VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P; Victory
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#275040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding diadem in both hands; on each side, a shield on base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P
Translation:
Victoria Parthica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Victory over Parthia. 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
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was also used to pay taxes. In fact, the Roman Empire used a system called "paying in gold" where soldiers were paid a portion of their salary in gold coins like the Aureus, which helped to maintain the coin's value and stability. This practice continued for centuries and was an important part of the Roman economy.