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As - Florianus SECVRITAS AVG S C; Securitas
276 year| Bronze | 9.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVG S C
Translation:
Securitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.289–10.96 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Securitas, the Roman goddess of security and stability, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of political or economic uncertainty, and the inclusion of Securitas' image was meant to convey a sense of stability and reassurance to the coin's users.
