Aureus - Antoninus Pius (LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII; Liberalitas) (152-153) front Aureus - Antoninus Pius (LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII; Liberalitas) (152-153) back
Aureus - Antoninus Pius (LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII; Liberalitas) (152-153) photo
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Aureus - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII; Liberalitas

 
Gold 7.3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
152-153
Value
1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#260150
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding account board in right hand and rod 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:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his generosity and fairness, and the image of Liberalitas on the coin may have been a symbol of his policies and values.