As - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVGVST; Liberalitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-231 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#279708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, seated left on platform; behind, officers and soldier; in front, Liberalitas, standing left; citizen mounting steps.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGVST
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Severus Alexander coin is that it features the image of a woman on the reverse side, which is quite rare for Roman coins of that time period. The woman depicted is believed to be Liberalitas, the personification of liberty, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of freedom and generosity, which were key themes during Severus Alexander's reign.
