page_title: Maecilia (gens)
hierarchical_section_title: Maecilia (gens)
caption_attribution_description: English: Avitus, AD 455-456. Gold Solidus (4.47g). Minted at Arles July 9, AD 455 - October 17, AD 456. West Roman Empire. D N AVITVS PER P F AVG. Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Avitus right. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG. Emperor in military attire standing right, holding long cross in right hand and Victoria (Victory) on globe in left, resting left foot on recumbent captive; A-R in field; COMOB in exergue. RIC 2401; Lacam pl. 9, 16 (this coin)&#160;; Depeyrot 24/1.
context_page_description: The gens Maecilia was a minor plebeian family at ancient Rome. Although of great antiquity, only two members of this gens are mentioned in republican times, both tribunes of the plebs in the first century of the Republic. The Maecilii appear again, somewhat sporadically, in imperial times, even obtaining the consulship during the early fourth century. One of the last emperors of the Western Empire was Marcus Maecilius Avitus.
context_section_description: The gens Maecilia was a minor plebeian family at ancient Rome.  Although of great antiquity, only two members of this gens are mentioned in republican times, both tribunes of the plebs in the first century of the Republic.  The Maecilii appear again, somewhat sporadically, in imperial times, even obtaining the consulship during the early fourth century.  One of the last emperors of the Western Empire was Marcus Maecilius Avitus.
caption: Solidus of Marcus Maecilius Avitus, emperor from AD 455 to 456.
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