Denarius - Otho SECVRITAS P R; Securitas
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho) (69)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 244439 |
| References | RIC I# 8 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland, Robert Andrew Glendinning Carson; 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 1. Augustus – Vitellius (31 BC–AD 69) (1923 revised Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Head of Otho, bare, right
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Translation:
Imperator Marcus Otho Caesar Augustur Tribunicia Potestas
Supreme commander (Imperator) Marcus Otho, Caesar and emperor (Augustus), tribunician power.
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS P R
Translation:
Securitas Populi Romani.
Safety of the Roman people.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 2.82–3.69 g;
Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (69) | 
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$ 380 | $ 1100 | $ 2900 | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 87
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions 2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109 Lot 32216 
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17 Aug 2023 |
XF (NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5) |
USD 6000.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2018 April 20 - 23 CCE World Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3064 Lot 30286
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20 Apr 2018 |
XF (NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5) |
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093 Lot 31135
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29 Oct 2021 |
VF (NGC VF 4/5 - 4/5) |
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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The Coin Cabinet Ancients Auction 21 Lot 288
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24 Apr 2025 | F |
USD 373.18
(GBP 280.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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