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As - Titus SECVRIT AVGVST S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 9.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas seated left, resting head on arm and holding sceptre; altar left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT AVGVST S C
Translation:
Securitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus). 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 the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Securitas was meant to symbolize the stability and security of the Roman Empire under Titus' rule.
