As - Marcus Aurelius SECVRITAS PVBLICA IMP VI COS III S C; Securitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#263793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing right, holding long, nearly vertical palm in right hand and wreath 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 a Roman emperor and philosopher known for his work "Meditations," which is still studied today for its insights into Stoic philosophy and leadership.
