© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Volusianus SECVRITAS AVGG S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 16.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing right, leaning on column, placing right hand on head.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Securitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Volusianus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas, which represents security and stability, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that the coin was issued during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the image of Securitas may have been intended to convey a sense of reassurance and stability to the public.
