Antoninianus - Aurelianus LIBERALIT AVG; Liberalitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERALIT AVG
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Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti.
Generosity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) that featured the personification of the Roman Empire, known as "Liberalitas" or "Liberality." This coin, in particular, depicts Liberalitas standing left, holding a scepter and a small statue of Victory, symbolizing the prosperity and generosity of the Roman Empire under Aurelian's rule. The use of the personification of Liberalitas on coins was a new development in Roman numismatics and reflects the growing importance of propaganda and ideology in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.