Dupondius - Elagabalus LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C; Libertas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Libertas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Freedom of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, was minted during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus (218-222 AD). Interestingly, this coin was issued during a time of political turmoil, as Elagabalus' rule was marked by controversial religious reforms and tensions between the Roman Senate and the imperial court. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring symbolism of Libertas, who was often depicted on Roman coins as a representation of the empire's values of freedom and democracy.