Denarius - Macrinus SECVRITAS TEMPORVM; Securitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275112 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Denarius - Macrinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who was the first Roman Emperor to be born in the Roman Empire, rather than in Italy. This coin was minted in Rome in 217-218 AD and features an image of Macrinus on one side and the goddess Securitas on the other. The coin's inscription, "SECVRITAS TEMPORVM," translates to "Security of the Times," which was a common theme in Roman coinage during this period. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it reflected the value and wealth of the Roman Empire at the time.
