© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII; Liberalitas
| 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 | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, emptying coins out of cornucopiae, held in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII
Translation:
Liberalitas Septima, Consul Quartum.
The seventh liberality. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.93–3.57 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 symbol of his policies and values.
