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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Gordian III LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas
240 year| Gold | 4.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG II
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Secunda.
Second liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.51–5.05 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gordian III (LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Liberalitas standing left, holding a libation bowl and a scepter, while her right hand rests on a modius (a grain measure) set on a cippus (a low pedestal). This design symbolizes the Roman Empire's commitment to the values of liberty and prosperity during the reign of Gordian III.
