As - Marcus Aurelius (SECVRITAS PVBLICA IMP VI COS III S C; Securitas) (172-173) front As - Marcus Aurelius (SECVRITAS PVBLICA IMP VI COS III S C; Securitas) (172-173) back
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As - Marcus Aurelius SECVRITAS PVBLICA IMP VI COS III S C; Securitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
172-173
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#263791
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Securitas, draped, standing left, placing a wreath on her head with left hand and holding long, nearly vertical palm in right hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SECVRITAS PVBLICA IMP VI COS III S C

Translation:
Securitas Publica. Imperator, Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the public. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.