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Denarius - Otho SECVRITAS P R; Securitas
69 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 3.18–3.7 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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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.
