© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Antoninus Pius SECVRITAS PVBLICA S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 8.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and resting left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Securitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of Securitas, the Roman goddess of security and stability, holding a scepter and a pileus, a symbol of liberty. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the values of security and stability that were important to the Roman people during that time.
