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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum.
Generosity of the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.36–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas) 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 highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander.
