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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Hostilian SECVRITAS AVGG; Securitas
251 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) Hostilian (Gaius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus) (251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, head left, standing front, resting right hand on head and leaning left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGG
Translation:
Securitas Augustorum.
Safety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–3.62 g;Diameter varies: 22–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Hostilian coin is that it features the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. This suggests that the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of security and stability during a time of political and economic turmoil.
