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#305734 |
|---|---|
| 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 the last emperor to attempt to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. He introduced a number of reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which included the Antoninianus coin. The coin was meant to be a symbol of the empire's strength and security, as represented by the goddess Securitas depicted on the reverse side. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline and eventually fell in the 5th century.
