© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS AVG V S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 13 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, seated left on platform on right; in front Liberalitias, standing left, holding account-board and cornucopiae; below, citizen standing right, holding out fold of toga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG V S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quinta. Senatus Consultum.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his generosity and fairness, and the coin's inscription "LIBERALITAS AVG V S C" translates to "Liberality of the Emperor" in Latin, highlighting his reputation for distributing gifts and donations to the people.
