Sestertius - Caracalla SECVRITATI PERPETVAE S C; Securitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-214 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; in front, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITATI PERPETVAE S C
Translation:
Securitati Perpetuae. Senatus Consultum.
To perpetual safety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Caracalla coin features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas, which represents security and stability. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The image of Securitas on the coin was meant to symbolize the stability and security that Caracalla brought to the empire during his reign.