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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Geta SECVRIT IMPERII; Securitas
| Gold | 7.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-202 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand, left arm resting on arm of chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT IMPERII
Translation:
Securitas Imperii.
Safety of the empire.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Geta coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on maintaining peace and security within its borders.
