© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius SECVRIT PVB TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III; Securitas
175 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 175 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding sceptre in right hand and resting left elbow on arm of chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT PVB TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III
Translation:
Securitas Publica. Tribunicia Potestate Nona Vicesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium.
Safety of the public. Holder of tribunician power for the 29th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–3.43 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 Marcus Aurelius.
