Quinarius - 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 | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and supporting her head with left hand; before her, lighted altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM
Translation:
Securitas Temporum.
Time of security.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth 1/5 of a denarius, which was the standard unit of pay for Roman soldiers. This coin was issued during the reign of Macrinus, who was a Roman emperor from 217 to 218 AD. The obverse of the coin features the image of Macrinus, while the reverse features the goddess Securitas, who represents security and stability. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Macrinus' rule would bring peace and security to the Roman Empire.