Denarius - Macrinus (SECVRITAS TEMPORVM; Securitas) (217-218) front Denarius - Macrinus (SECVRITAS TEMPORVM; Securitas) (217-218) back
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Denarius - Macrinus SECVRITAS TEMPORVM; Securitas

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#275114
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 features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on its reverse side, which symbolizes the stability and security of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Macrinus.