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Aureus - Macrinus VOTA PVBL P M TR P; Securitas
217 year| Gold | 6.5 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left on throne, holding sceptre in right hand, supporting her head with left hand; before her, left, lighted altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBL P M TR P
Translation:
Vota Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate.
The vows (prayers) of the public. High priest, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.47–6.48 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for high-value transactions, and it was also used as a symbol of wealth and power. In fact, the Aureus was the highest denomination coin in the Roman Empire and was worth 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount of money at the time.
