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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus SECVRIT PERP; Securitas
| Silver | 3.6 g | 23 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, raising right hand to head.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRIT PERP
-/I//VIXXI
Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
To perpetual security.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.27–3.98 g;Diameter varies: 21.85–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a personification of the Roman state (in this case, Securitas) on the other. This innovation marked a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had typically featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures. The introduction of the emperor's portrait on coins was a way for the Roman state to promote the cult of the emperor and reinforce the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule.
