Antoninianus - Elagabalus LIBERTAS AVGVSTI; Libertas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| 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#276732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, seated left, holding pileus in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Libertas, issued during the reign of Elagabalus (218-222 AD), was the first Roman coin to depict a goddess other than the traditional Roman deities. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage, which had previously featured images of the Roman emperors or gods such as Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. The inclusion of Libertas, the goddess of freedom, on the coinage was a nod to the growing influence of Eastern religions and philosophies in the Roman Empire during that time.
