Aureus - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Severus Alexander (LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas) coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas (Liberality), was meant to promote the idea of financial generosity and open-handedness, which was a key aspect of Severus Alexander's economic policies. Despite the coin's high gold content and value, it was still widely used in everyday transactions, reflecting the prosperity and economic growth of the Roman Empire during this period.