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Aureus - Tacitus SECVRIT PVBLICA; Securitas
| Gold | 4.61 g | 21.75 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.61 g |
| Diameter | 21.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT PVBLICA
Translation:
Securitas Publica.
Safety of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Tacitus (SECVRIT PVBLICA; Securitas) 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 during the reign of Emperor Tacitus.
