Aureus - Otacilia Severa SECVRIT ORBIS; Securitas
| Gold | 4.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-246 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT ORBIS
Translation:
Securitas Orbis.
Safety of the world.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Otacilia Severa coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Philip I (244-249 AD). The coin's obverse side bears the image of the empress Otacilia Severa, who was the wife of Philip I and played an important role in Roman politics during her lifetime. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
