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RIC IV Macrinus 205

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Macrinus 205. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Macrinus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Macrinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG.

The reverse shows securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and supporting her head with left hand; before her, lighted altar, with the legend SECVRITAS TEMPORVM S C.

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Historical context

Macrinus reigned as Roman emperor from April 217 to June 218 alongside his young son Diadumenianus. Proclaimed emperor in the eastern provinces after conspiring in the murder of Caracalla, he was confirmed by the Senate despite being the first ruler not from the senatorial class. His administration faced empty coffers and multiple conflicts, and he never visited Rome during his brief rule.

This bronze sestertius was struck at the mint of Rome under Macrinus' authority. The obverse presents the emperor with the legend IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, while the reverse depicts Securitas seated before a lighted altar, holding a sceptre, accompanied by the inscription SECVRITAS TEMPORVM S C.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Macrinus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Macrinus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and supporting her head with left hand; before her, lighted altar
Obverse legend
IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend
SECVRITAS TEMPORVM S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Macrinus 205
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
SECVRITAS TEMPORVM S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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