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Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius LIB VI; Liberalitas
| Gold | 3.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding account board in right hand and vexillum in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB VI
Translation:
Liberalitas Sexta.
The sixth liberality.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.54–3.71 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius (LIB VI; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This symbolism highlights the values that the Roman Empire placed on individual freedom and the rule of law, and serves as a reminder of the importance of these principles in the governance of a society.
