Antoninianus - Aurelianus LIBERTAS AVG or LIBERITAS 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#291012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding cap in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAS AVG or LIBERITAS 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 minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Libertas (or Liberty) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of freedom and liberty, which was a key theme during the reign of Emperor Aurelian. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the empire.