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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Themes & Provenance| ▸ |Personifications| ▸ |Security||View Options:   | | | Securitas was depicted on Roman coins more frequently in perilous times. Securitas coin types may have been appeals to the gods, or expressions of hope or intent, or perhaps it simply propaganda. |
Securitas stands at ease, relaxed, leaning on a column, but security was only wishful thinking when this coin was struck. There were so many invasions in the next few years that they confused the ancient sources and much of the history is lost. In 267, the Goths sacked several cities in southern Greece including Athens, Corinth, Argos and Sparta. Gallienus defeated them, but the Alamanni would come the year after.RA97855. Billon antoninianus, Göbl MIR 595a, RIC V-1 S280, RSC IV 961a, SRCV III 10359, Hunter IV S77, EF, broad flan, much silvering, bold strike, weight 3.604 g, maximum diameter 22.5 mm, die axis 30o, 8th officina, Rome mint, 265 - 267 A.D.; obverse GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right; reverse SECVRIT PERPET (everlasting security), Securitas standing slightly left, legs crossed, head left, long scepter in right hand, leaning with left arm on column, H right; ;
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