Aureus - Hadrian SECVRITAS AVG; Securitas
| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 137-138 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas seated right, with head in hand and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVG
Translation:
Securitas Augusti.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (SECVRITAS AVG; Securitas) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the goddess Securitas on the reverse side, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire under Hadrian's rule. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that Hadrian's leadership was a guarantee of peace and prosperity for the empire.
