Denarius - Gallienus (SECVRIT PERPET; Securitas) (260-268) front Denarius - Gallienus (SECVRIT PERPET; Securitas) (260-268) back
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Denarius - Gallienus SECVRIT PERPET; Securitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
260-268
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#288964
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding sceptre. Officina mark in right field.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SECVRIT PERPET
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Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
To perpetual security.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Gallienus (SECVRIT PERPET; Securitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas, who is depicted standing and holding a scepter, symbolizing the perpetual security of the Roman Empire under the rule of Gallienus.