Antoninianus - Volusianus SECVRITAS AVG; Securitas
251 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#284007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing right, with legs crossed, placing right hand on head and leaning on column, left.
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 - Volusianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Volusianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Volusianus, while the reverse depicts the goddess Securitas, which is Latin for "security" or "safety." The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the emperor was responsible for ensuring the security and prosperity of the Roman Empire. It's worth noting that the Antoninianus - Volusianus coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and it helped to facilitate trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire.
