As - Titus (SECVRIT AVGVST S C; Securitas) (80-81) front As - Titus (SECVRIT AVGVST S C; Securitas) (80-81) back
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As - Titus SECVRIT AVGVST S C; Securitas

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251010
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Securitas seated right, resting head on arm and holding sceptre; altar right.

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 side, 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.