Sestertius - Caracalla and Geta LIB AVGG VI ETV S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#273875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, seated left on platform; in front, Liberalitas, draped, holding abacus and cornucopiae; at foot of platform, citizen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVGG VI ETV S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum Sexta Et Quinta. Senatus Consultum.
The sixth and fifth liberalities of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the personification of Liberalitas, the Roman goddess of liberty, who is depicted standing and holding a scepter and a cornucopia, symbolizing the abundance and prosperity brought by the Roman Empire under the rule of Caracalla and Geta.
