Antoninianus - Aurelianus LIBERT AVG; Libertas
| 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#291226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding cap in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERT AVG
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom 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) as a way to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Palmyrene Empire. The coin features the image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty, on the reverse side, which symbolized the idea of freedom and independence that the Roman Empire represented.