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Denarius - Otho SECVRITAS P R; Securitas

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Issuer RomeRoman 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.
, OCRE# ric.1(2).ot.8
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)

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ND (69)  Photo $ 380 $ 1100 $ 2900

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32216
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 XF
(NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5)
USD 6000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas)
Heritage Auctions
2018 April 20 - 23 CCE World Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3064
Lot 30286
Internet Archive
20 Apr 2018 XF
(NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas)
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 31135
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2021 VF
(NGC VF 4/5 - 4/5)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Otho (SECVRITAS P R; Securitas)
The Coin Cabinet
Ancients Auction 21
Lot 288
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2025 F USD 373.18
(GBP 280.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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