Sestertius - Macrinus LIBERALITAS AVG S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Macrinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 217 to 218 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Macrinus, while the reverse depicts the goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality or generosity, and is a personification of the Roman Empire's prosperity and wealth. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that Macrinus' rule would bring prosperity and generosity to the empire.