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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sallent, post: 3095794, member: 76194&quot;]The word security for us is sinonimous with state control, restrictions, loss of liberty, etc., but to the ancient Romans, securitas was the feeling of relaxation and confidence that came with good government. She is always depicted leaning comfy on a column, or relaxed on a chair. After all, she is the very personification of the freedom from care that every citizen enjoys when his government is well well managed, competent enough to protect the property rights&nbsp; and other legal priviledges of that citizen, and strong enough to keep it&#039;s borders and trade routes safe.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]782288[/ATTACH]</p><p>Gordian III, 238 - 244 AD</p><p>Silver Antoninianus, Rome Mint, 22mm, 4.90 grams</p><p>Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right.</p><p>Reverse: SECVTIR PERP, Securitas standing left holding scepter and leaning on column.</p><p>RIC151</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Look at the killer flow lines from the worn obverse and reverse dies. How cool is that?<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie6" alt=":cool:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></b></p><p><br /></p><p>And as a bonus, here is my seated Gordie Securitas in sestertius form.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]782289[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Feel free to comment or post any coins.</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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