© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus LIBERTAS AVGVSTI; Libertas
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, seated left, holding pileus in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.8–3.862 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 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 AVGVSTI; 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 emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to promote religious tolerance and individual freedom, and the image of Libertas on the coin reflects this focus on personal liberty.
