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Denarius - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS AVG VIIII COS IIII; Liberalitas
| Silver | 2.9 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 | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260286 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 inclusion of this image on the coin may suggest that Antoninus Pius, the Roman emperor at the time, was promoting the values of generosity and abundance during his reign. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 2.9 grams suggests that it was a significant and valuable currency during the Roman Empire.
