Antoninianus - Trajan Decius SECVRITAS AVG; Securitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-251 |
| 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#283006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas (?), draped, standing, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVG
Translation:
Securitas Augusti.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Trajan Decius and the goddess Securitas, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, economic stress, and military challenges that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
