© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS AVG VIIII COS IIII; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing right, emptying coins out of cornucopiae, held in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG VIIII COS IIII
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Nona, Consul Quartum.
The ninth liberality of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.19 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his generosity and fairness, and the image of Liberalitas on the coin may have been a nod to his reputation for being a generous and benevolent ruler.
