© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Marcus Aurelius LIBERAL AVG TR P XIX IMP II COS III S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 10.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-165 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG TR P XIX IMP II COS III S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.228–11.57 g;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 Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Liberalitas on the other, signifying the emperor's commitment to the value of liberalitas, or generosity, which was a key aspect of his reign.
