© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
Aureus - Gordian III SECVRITAS PVBLICA; Securitas
241 year| Gold | 4.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 241 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280854 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:Staatliche Münzsammlung München
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gordian III coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Securitas, which represents security and stability, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that the coin was issued during a time of political turmoil and instability in the Roman Empire. The image of Securitas was meant to convey the idea that the Roman state was committed to maintaining peace and security throughout its territories.
