Dupondius - Macrinus AEQVITAS AVG S C; Aequitas
| Bronze | 9.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG S C
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Equity of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - 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 features an image of Macrinus on one side and the goddess Aequitas on the other, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to fairness and justice. Despite being made of bronze, the coin was still considered a high-value denomination in its time, with a value equivalent to two sestertii or 1/8 of a silver denarius.
