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Aureus SECVRITAS P R; Minerva and Securitas
| Gold | 7.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, wearing long tunic and cloak, seated right on throne, resting head in right hand, and holding sceptre in left; garlanded altar in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS P R
Translation:
Securitas Populi Romani.
Safety of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features the goddess Minerva on one side and the personification of Securitas (security) on the other. This symbolizes the importance of wisdom and security in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (69-79 AD).
