© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Elagabalus LIBERTAS AVG S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 24 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVG S C
Translation:
Libertas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Freedom of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.84–25.08 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because Elagabalus, the emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to promote religious tolerance and individual freedom, and the image of Libertas on the coin reflects this focus on personal liberty.
