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Antoninianus - Quintillus SECVRIT AVG; Securitas
270 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRIT AVG
XI/-//-
Translation:
Securitas Augusti.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.671–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 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 Emperor Quintillus in 270 AD, was part of a series of coins that were introduced to combat inflation during the Roman Empire. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.2 grams, which was a significant reduction in weight compared to earlier coins. This reduction in weight was a result of the empire's financial struggles and the devaluation of its currency. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
