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Denarius - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVG V; Liberalitas
| Silver | 2.58 g | 19.30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.58 g |
| Diameter | 19.30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG V
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quinta.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 Severus Alexander, the Roman emperor at the time, was promoting the values of generosity and freedom during his reign.
