Sestertius - Commodus LIBERALITAS AVG II TR P III; Liberalitas
178 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 178 |
| 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#264309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG II TR P III
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Secunda, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia.
Second liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Commodus (LIBERALITAS AVG II TR P III; Liberalitas) (178) 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 Emperor Commodus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 180 to 192 AD. The image of Liberalitas on the coin symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote economic prosperity and generosity throughout the empire.
