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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Commodus LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-175 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, togate, seated left on platform in curule chair; in front, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; citizen, standing right, at foot of steps.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG
Unabridged legend: Liberalitas Augustorum
Translation: Generosity of the Emperor
Comment
Mass varies: 7.12–7.31 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Commodus (LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Commodus.
