© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Gallienus LIBERALITAS AVG II S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 10.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-255 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG II S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Secunda. Senatus Consultum.
Second liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of the concept of liberty in Roman culture and society during the time of Gallienus' reign. The coin's design serves as a representation of the values and ideals that the Roman Empire sought to promote and uphold.
