Antoninianus - Diocletianus SAECVRIT PERP or SECVRIT PERP; Securitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305735 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and monetary restructuring in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a new system of coinage that aimed to stabilize the empire's economy and address issues of inflation and debasement of the currency. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant change from previous coins, which had been made of bronze or other base metals, and reflected the empire's efforts to introduce a more stable and valuable currency.