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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius LIBERAL AVG VI IMP VII COS III; Liberalitas
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262987 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.22–7.25 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius, which was minted in 174-175 AD, features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas on the reverse side. This image symbolizes the emperor's commitment to the values of justice and equality, and reflects his efforts to promote these values throughout the empire during his reign.
