© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS AVG V S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 24.2 g | 31.5 mm |
| 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Mass varies: 21.08–28.81 g;Diameter varies: 31–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Liberalitas, the Roman goddess of liberty and generosity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the values of freedom and generosity, which were important ideals in ancient Roman culture.
