Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69) front Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69) back
Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69) photo
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Denarius - Otho SECVRITAS P R; Securitas

69 year
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho) (69)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
69
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#244439
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left

Script: Latin

Lettering: SECVRITAS P R

Translation:
Securitas Populi Romani.
Safety of the Roman people.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.82–3.69 g;
Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69) 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 Emperor Otho.

Price

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