© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 153-154 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, togate, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and roll in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII
Translation:
Liberalitas Septima, Consul Quartum.
The seventh liberality. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.99–3.54 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Libertas, which is fitting given the name of the emperor, Antoninus Pius, which means "Pious" or "Dutiful" in Latin. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 138 to 161 AD, and it highlights the importance of the concept of liberty during that time period.
