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© Trustees of the British Museum
Antoninianus - Gordian III SECVRIT PERPET; Securitas
| Silver | 4.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Gordian III. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on maintaining peace and security within its borders.
