Sestertius - Antoninus Pius (LIBERALITAS AVG III S C; Liberalitas) (140-144) front Sestertius - Antoninus Pius (LIBERALITAS AVG III S C; Liberalitas) (140-144) back
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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS AVG III S C; Liberalitas

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
140-144
Value
1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#260857
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Antoninus Pius, seated left on platform on right; by him, officer and, in front, Liberalitas, standing left, holding account-board in right hand and cornucopiae in left; below, citizen standing right, holding out fold of toga.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG III S C

Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Tertia. Senatus Consultum.
The third liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Antoninus Pius (LIBERALITAS AVG III S C; Liberalitas) (140-144) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his generosity and fairness, and the image of Liberalitas on the coin may have been a symbol of his policies and values.