Aureus - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS AVG III; Liberalitas
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| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, togate, seated left on chair set on low platform on right, by him, Liberalitas, standing left, holding account board in right hand and cornucopiae in left, in front, citizen standing right, holding out fold of toga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG III
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Tertia.
Third liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Antoninus Pius and the goddess Liberalitas was minted during a time of great economic prosperity in the Roman Empire. In fact, the coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's efforts to promote economic growth and stability through his policies, which included reducing taxes and debasing the currency to increase the money supply. Despite these efforts, the Roman economy continued to struggle, and the coin's value fluctuated significantly during its circulation. Today, the Aureus is a highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
