© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla SECVRITATI PERPETVAE; Securitas
| Gold | 7.1 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITATI PERPETVAE
Unabridged legend: Securitati Perpetuae
Translation: To perpetual safety
Comment
Biaggi 1218.
Mass varies: 6.93–7.29 g;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Caracalla. This suggests that the coin was intended to promote the idea of security and stability during a time of political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire.
