Antoninianus - Quintillus SECVRIT AVG; Securitas
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
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 a significant departure from previous Roman coins. It was the first coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a personification of the Roman state, Securitas, on the other. This change in design marked a shift in the way the Roman Empire presented itself and its leaders, emphasizing the idea of the emperor as a divine and powerful figure.
