Aureus - Septimius Severus LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| 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#269620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti.
The liberality of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Septimius Severus (LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of the emperor and the goddess Liberalitas, symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote economic prosperity and stability during his reign (193-211 AD). Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
