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Denarius - Gordian I SECVRITAS AVGG; Securitas
238 year| Silver | 3.58 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian I (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding short sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGG
Unabridged legend: Securitas Augustorum.
Translation: Safety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.67–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Gordian I (SECVRITAS AVGG; Securitas) (238) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Gordian I, who was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 238 to 244 AD. Gordian I was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and stability after a period of turmoil. The coin's design, which features the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, reflects the emphasis that Gordian I placed on maintaining peace and security throughout the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (238) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Gordian I (SECVRITAS AVGG; Securitas) (238) coin.
