Antoninianus - Diocletianus SAECVRIT PERP or SECVRIT PERP; Securitas
| Silver | 4 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 | 290-291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing front, head right, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAECVRIT PERP or SECVRIT PERP
-/-//P
Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
To perpetual security.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.66–5.25 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.2 mm;
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 most influential Roman emperors of the late 3rd century. He introduced a number of significant reforms, including the creation of a new system of taxation, the establishment of a professional civil service, and the division of the empire into four administrative regions. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, may reflect Diocletian's efforts to promote a sense of stability and security throughout the empire during a time of political and economic upheaval.
