Denarius - Caracalla SECVRIT ORBIS, Securitas

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year199-200
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#44B (denarius), OCRE#ric.4.crl.44B_denarius
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus. Antoninus [Pius] emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on lefts hand; to side, altar.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRIT ORBIS
(Translation: Securitas Orbis. Safety of the world.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (199-200)  - -
Catalog ID8219858220
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