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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Balbinus LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM S C; Liberalitas
238 year| Bronze | 19.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Generosity of the Emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.61–24.65 g;Diameter varies: 30–32.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Balbinus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's prosperity and wealth during the reign of Emperor Balbinus in the 3rd century AD.
