Quinarius - Maximianus SECVRIT AVGG; Securitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 291-286 |
| 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#306514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT AVGG
Translation:
Securitas Dourum Augustorum.
Safety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Maximianus coin was used during a time of economic reform in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of security and stability in the empire's currency. This was a significant change from previous coins, which often featured images of gods and goddesses associated with war and conquest. The Quinarius - Maximianus coin was a symbol of the empire's shift towards a more peaceful and prosperous era.