Aureus - Probus SECVRITAS SAECVLI; Securitas
| Gold | 6.1 g | - |
| 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 | 6.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing or seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and raising left hand to head.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS SAECVLI
-/-//SIS
Translation:
Securitas Saeculi.
Security of the ages.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on one side, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire's strength and stability during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD).
