Aureus - Gallienus SECVRIT ORBIS; Securitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand; raising left hand to head.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT ORBIS
Translation:
Securitas Orbis.
Safety of the world.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and its design featured an image of the Roman goddess Securitas, who represented security and stability. The coin's reverse side depicted a scene of a personification of the Roman Empire, with the inscription "SECVRIT ORBIS" meaning "security of the world." This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. Despite being over 1,800 years old, some of these coins still exist today and are highly prized by collectors and historians.