Aureus - Marcus Aurelius LIBERAL AVG VI IMP VII COS III; Liberalitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-175 |
| 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#262986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG VI IMP VII COS III
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Sexta, Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium.
The sixth liberality of the emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Liberalitas on its reverse, was part of a series of coins issued during Marcus Aurelius' reign that aimed to promote the ideals of Roman liberalitas, or "liberality." This concept referred to the idea of generosity, open-handedness, and generosity to the people, and was seen as a key virtue for Roman leaders. By featuring Liberalitas on the coin, Marcus Aurelius was able to emphasize his commitment to this ideal and promote it to the Roman people.
