Antoninianus - Maximianus SECVRIT AVGG; Securitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-294 |
| 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#306369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left elbow, crossing legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRIT AVGG
-/-//B
Translation:
Securitas Dourum Augustorum.
Safety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who introduced a new system of coinage to combat inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. The coin features an image of the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, which was a common motif during this period, symbolizing the stability and security that the Roman Empire aimed to provide to its citizens.