Aureus - Gordian III SECVRITAS PVBLICA; Securitas
240 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| 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#280792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS PVBLICA
Translation:
Securitas Publica.
Safety of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was also used to pay taxes. In fact, the Roman Empire used a system called "aurum coronarium" which meant that the emperor would give a certain amount of gold coins, including the Aureus, to the soldiers as a reward for their service. This system was used to motivate the soldiers and to ensure their loyalty to the emperor. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used to pay for the salaries of Roman soldiers and was a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
