Aureus - Commodus SEC ORB P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI; Securitas
189 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 189 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEC ORB P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in the Roman Empire, and the one , issued during the reign of Commodus (180-192 AD), features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas on the reverse side. Securitas was the goddess of security, stability, and peace, and her presence on the coin symbolized the Roman Empire's commitment to maintaining peace and security throughout its territories. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of safety and prosperity, where the rule of law and the protection of the state were paramount.
