Denarius - Severus Alexander LIBERITAS sic AVG; Libertas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERITAS (sic) AVG
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERITAS (sic) AVG; Libertas) coin is that it features a unique spelling mistake. The word "LIBERITAS" is misspelled as "LIBERITAS (sic)" on the coin, which suggests that the mint workers may have been in a hurry or not paying close attention to detail when they produced the coin. This error adds a touch of humanity to the coin and makes it stand out among other coins from the same era.
