© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Aureus - Otho SECVRITAS P R; Securitas
69 year| Gold | 7.19 g | 18 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 | 7.19 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
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.
