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Antoninianus - Gordian III SECVRIT PERPET; Securitas
| Silver | 4.2 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 243-244 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left with legs crossed, leaning left arm on column, and holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT PERPET
Unabridged legend: Securitas Perpetua.
Translation: To perpetual security.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.207–6.06 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gordian III, who was the Roman Emperor from 238 to 244 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gordian III to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Securitas, which was revered as a symbol of security and stability. The coin's obverse features an image of Gordian III, while the reverse features a personification of Securitas holding a scepter and a patera, a symbol of Roman authority. The coin's inscription, "SECVRIT PERPET," translates to "Eternal Security," highlighting the importance of security and stability in the Roman Empire during Gordian III's reign.
