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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius SECVRITAS AVG S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 22.8 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.8 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and resting left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVG S C
Translation:
Securitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.84–28.56 g;Diameter varies: 30–34 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Securitas, the Roman goddess of security and stability, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, as the focus was on promoting feelings of security and stability among the population. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin suggests that it was a widely circulating coin, accessible to a broad range of people in the empire.
