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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus LIBERALITAS AVGG VI; Liberalitas
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG VI
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Sexta.
The sixth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.7 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 abundance. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's wealth and prosperity under the rule of Septimius Severus.
