Antoninianus - Valerianus SECVRIT PERP; Securitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 258-259 |
| 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#285882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, leaning on column, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT PERP
Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
To perpetual security.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Valerianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, was meant to reassure the public of the empire's stability and security, despite the challenges it was facing. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted or used in trade, and its value was largely symbolic.