© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus SECVRITAS SAECVLI; Securitas
| Gold | 5.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and raising left hand to head.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS SAECVLI
Unabridged legend: Securitas Saeculi
Translation: Security of the ages
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Probus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's obverse side features an image of the emperor, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Securitas (Security) holding a scepter and a shield, symbolizing the stability and security of the Roman Empire under Probus' rule. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
