Dupondius - Macrinus FELICITAS TEMPORVM S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS TEMPORVM S C
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum. Senatus Consultum.
Fortunate times. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Macrinus and the inscription "FELICITAS TEMPORVM S C" is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Macrinus, who was a Praetorian prefect, seized power after the assassination of Emperor Caracalla in 217 AD. He became the first non-senatorial emperor and ruled for a brief period before being overthrown and executed in 218 AD. Despite his short reign, Macrinus' coinage reforms, including the introduction of the Dupondius, had a lasting impact on Roman currency.
