As - Philippus I (LIBERALITAS AVGG S C; Liberalitas) (244-249) front As - Philippus I (LIBERALITAS AVGG S C; Liberalitas) (244-249) back
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As - Philippus I LIBERALITAS AVGG S C; Liberalitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
244-249
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#282318
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG S C

Translation:
Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Liberality of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given the coin's name, "Liberalitas," which means "liberality" or "generosity" in Latin. The image of Libertas on the coin serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's values of freedom and the rule of law.