© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Gallienus LIBERALITAS AVGG S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 18.9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 255-256 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Liberality of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.48–34.17 g;Diameter varies: 25–33 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 image symbolizes the values of freedom and generosity that were highly valued in ancient Roman culture.
