Denarius - Septimius Severus LIBER AVG; Liberalitas
194 year| Silver | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBER AVG
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti.
The liberality of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.16–2.708 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Septimius Severus (LIBER AVG; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the idea of the Roman Empire as a bastion of liberty, which was a key aspect of the empire's ideology during the reign of Septimius Severus.
