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Denarius - Severus Alexander LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas
| Silver | 2.7 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVG
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.19–3.78 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
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the idea of liberty being a fundamental right, which was a core value of ancient Roman society. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery would have served as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence during the time of Severus Alexander's reign (222-228 AD).
