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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 153-154 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Young male figure, togate, standing left, holding account board in right hand and wand in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII
Translation:
Liberalitas Septima, Consul Quartum.
The seventh liberality. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII) (153-154) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Liberalitas standing left, holding a libation bowl and a scepter, while feeding a child from a patera. This design was meant to symbolize the emperor's generosity and his commitment to the well-being of his people.
