Aureus - Vitellius SECVRITAS IMP GERMAN; Securitas
69 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right, holding head with right hand and sceptre in left; garlanded and light altar and torch right
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS IMP GERMAN
Translation:
Securitas Imperatori Germanorum
Safety of the supreme commander (imperator) of the Germans.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vitellius coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Securitas (Security) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vitellius. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of security and stability, possibly in response to political or military challenges of the time.
