© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius LIBERAL AVG V COS III; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168-169 |
| 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#262869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG V COS III
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quinta, Consul Tertium.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.93–3.62 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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, which represents the concept of liberality or generosity, on the reverse side. This image symbolizes the emperor's commitment to the welfare of his people and the prosperity of the empire.
