Aureus - Caracalla (SECVRITATI PERPETVAE; Securitas)
Obverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, bearded, right.
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right on low seat, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: SECVRITATI PERPETVAE
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Aureus (Numeric: 25)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.1 g
Size
20.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse Lettering
SECVRITATI PERPETVAE
Comments
Biaggi 1218. Mass varies: 6.93–7.29 g;Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
