Aureus - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII; Liberalitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| 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#260112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding account board in right hand and vexillum in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII
Translation:
Liberalitas Septima, Consul Quartum.
The seventh liberality. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII; Liberalitas) (151-152) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or a personification of an abstract concept, this coin bears an image of a woman representing the virtue of Liberalitas (generosity or liberality). This design was a departure from the standard imperial iconography of the time and reflects the emphasis on the emperor's generosity and benevolence.
