Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas) (222-235) front Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas) (222-235) back
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Denarius - Severus Alexander LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas

 
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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
222-235
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279355
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

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Severus Alexander (LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on the reverse side, which is an interesting fact about this coin. Libertas was a symbol of freedom and was often depicted on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of liberty and freedom, which was an important concept during the Roman Empire.