© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Otho SECVRITAS P R; Securitas
69 year| Gold | 7.18 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.18 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS P R
Unabridged legend: Securitas Populi Romani
Translation: Safety of the Roman people
Comment
Mass varies: 7.05–7.41 g;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas on the reverse side, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69) coin.
