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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus LIBERAL AVG COS; Liberalitas
| Silver | 2.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG COS
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti, Consul.
The liberality of the emperor, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.33–3.74 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–20 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, who represents liberality, generosity, and freedom. The inclusion of this image on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire under Septimius Severus' rule valued these qualities and sought to promote them through their currency.
