Aureus - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI; 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#279156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, seated on curule chair, left, on platform; before him, Liberalitas standing, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; man mounting steps on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Severus Alexander coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas (Liberality) on the reverse side, symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote economic prosperity and generosity throughout the empire. Despite being minted over 1,800 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
