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Denarius - Septimius Severus LIBERTAS AVGG; Libertas
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and rod in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGG
Translation:
Libertas Augustorum.
Freedom of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.88–3.7 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Libertas coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, with a liberty cap on her head and a scepter in her hand. The reverse of the coin shows the legend "LIBERTAS AVGG" (Liberty of the Augusti) and a depiction of a Roman soldier holding a shield and a spear. This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of liberty and freedom in Roman culture and politics during the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries AD. The coin's design also reflects the influence of the Roman Republic's values on the Empire, as Libertas was a key figure in Roman mythology and symbolized the idea of freedom and the rule of law.
