Quinarius - Gallienus SECVRIT PERPET; Securitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, legs crossed, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT PERPET
Translation:
Securitas Perpetua.
To perpetual security.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in the 3rd century AD, and it was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a goddess on the other. In this case, the coin features a portrait of Gallienus on one side and the goddess Securitas (representing security and stability) on the other. This innovative design was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that featured mythological figures and deities, and it marked a shift towards a more realistic and humanized representation of power.