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Denarius - Julia Domna LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas
| Silver | 2.7 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti.
The liberality of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.021–3.065 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Julia Domna (LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Julia Domna on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "LIBERAL AVG" which stands for "Liberalitas Augusti" or "The Generosity of the Emperor." This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) and was used to promote the idea of the emperor's generosity and benevolence towards his people.
