Dupondius - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS AVG V S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG V S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quinta. Senatus Consultum.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Antoninus Pius and the goddess Liberalitas is notable for its depiction of the emperor's efforts to promote economic prosperity and generosity throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design highlights the emperor's initiatives to increase the empire's wealth and stability through trade, commerce, and the distribution of resources. The image of Liberalitas on the coin symbolizes the emperor's commitment to promoting the values of generosity, freedom, and prosperity for all citizens of the empire.
