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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus SECVRIT PERP; Securitas
| Billon (.080 silver) | 3.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.080 silver) |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, raising right hand to head.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT PERP
Unabridged legend: Securitas Perpetua.
Translation: To perpetual security.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.15–4.45 g;Diameter varies: 21–24.31 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Tacitus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 275 to 276 AD. Tacitus was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and Vandals, and his reign marked a period of relative stability for the empire after a series of civil wars and political upheavals. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, reflects the emphasis placed on maintaining peace and security within the empire during Tacitus' reign.
