© 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 IIII S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 12.2 g | 25 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 | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS IIII S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Quarta. Senatus Consultum.
The fourth liberality. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.02–12.94 g;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 Liberalitas, the Roman goddess of liberty, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Antoninus Pius, the Roman emperor who ruled from 138 to 161 AD. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing relative peace and prosperity, and the image of Liberalitas symbolizes the idea of freedom and generosity that was valued during this period.
