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Antoninianus - Probus SECVRIT PERP or SECVRIT PERPE or SECVRIT PERPET; Securitas
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, raising right hand to head.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SECVRIT PERP or SECVRIT PERPE or SECVRIT PERPET
-/-//ΓXXI
Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
To perpetual security.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.56–4.07 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's design features the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, which was a common motif during Probus' reign. The coin's obverse features a radiate crown, which symbolized the emperor's authority and power. The use of a radiate crown on coins was a new development during the 3rd century AD and was used to distinguish the emperor's coinage from that of his predecessors.
