Antoninianus - Diocletianus SAECVRIT AVGG or SECVRIT AVGG; Securitas
| Silver | 4.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 291-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing front, head left, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAECVRIT AVGG or SECVRIT AVGG
-/-//B
Translation:
Securitas Dourum Augustorum.
Safety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.73–5.01 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was one of the last emperors of the Roman Empire and is known for his attempts to reform the empire's economy and military. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Securitas, reflects the emperor's focus on security and stability during a time of political and economic upheaval.