As - Septimius Severus LIBERALITAS AVGG IIII S C; Liberalitas
204 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 204 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG IIII S C
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Quarta. Senatus Consultum.
Fourth liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Septimius Severus bronze coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, which represents the idea of liberality, generosity, and freedom. This image was chosen by Septimius Severus to promote his policies of financial generosity and to emphasize the idea of Rome as a generous and benevolent power. The coin's design also includes the inscription "LIBERALITAS AVGG IIII S C," which translates to "Liberality of the Emperor" in Latin, further highlighting the theme of generosity and imperial beneficence.
