Aureus - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVG V; Liberalitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| 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#279281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG V
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quinta.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Severus Alexander (LIBERALITAS AVG V; Liberalitas) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the personification of Liberalitas, or "Liberality," which was a virtue highly valued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander. The image of Liberalitas on the coin is shown holding a libation bowl and pouring coins from a money bag, symbolizing the emperor's generosity and willingness to share his wealth with the people. This design was meant to promote the idea that the emperor's wealth was not just for his own benefit, but for the benefit of the entire empire.
