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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVG
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.538–3.4 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.6 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 - Elagabalus (LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas) coin is that it features the image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because Elagabalus, the Roman emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to promote religious and cultural tolerance throughout the empire. The inclusion of Libertas on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of freedom and individual liberty during his reign.
