Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERALITAS AVG III; Liberalitas) (222-228) front Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERALITAS AVG III; Liberalitas) (222-228) back
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Denarius - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVG III; Liberalitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-228
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279163
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG III

Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Tertia.
Third liberality of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERALITAS AVG III; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's values of generosity and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander.