Antoninianus - Aurelianus SECVRIT AVG; Securitas
| Silver | 2.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, raising right hand and sometimes holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRIT AVG
XI/-//-
Translation:
Securitas Augusti.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman state goddess, Securitas. The coin's obverse features the image of Aurelian, while the reverse depicts Securitas standing holding a scepter and a patera, symbolizing the imperial power and the protection of the state. The coin's design was meant to reinforce the idea that Aurelian's rule was divinely ordained and that he was the guarantor of the empire's security and prosperity.