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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla SECVRITAS PVBLICA; Securitas
198 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand and resting left arm on chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS PVBLICA
Translation:
Securitas Publica.
Safety of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.663–3.486 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is that it features the image of the goddess Securitas, which represents the security and stability of the Roman state. The inclusion of this image was a deliberate choice made by Caracalla to promote his image as a strong and secure leader, and to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a powerful and stable entity. This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman coinage and the importance of symbolism in ancient currency.
