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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Balbinus LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM; Liberalitas
238 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum.
Generosity of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.7–3.33 g;Diameter varies: 17.7–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Balbinus coin is that it features the image of Liberalitas, the Roman goddess of liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of liberty and freedom in Roman culture and politics, especially during the reign of Emperor Balbinus in the 3rd century AD. The coin's design also reflects the Roman Empire's values of justice, equality, and prosperity, which were core principles of Roman society at the time.
