Denarius - Vespasian (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69-71) front Denarius - Vespasian (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69-71) back
Denarius - Vespasian (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) (69-71) photo
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Denarius - Vespasian SECVRITAS P R; Securitas

 
Silver 3.16 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
69-71
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.16 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250293
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Securitas seated left, holding sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SECVRITAS P R

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

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Vespasian (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Vespasian, while the reverse bears the image of Securitas, the Roman goddess of security and stability. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.16 grams make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in ancient Roman coins.