Sestertius - Gordian III LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM S C; Liberalitas
238 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238) Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280652 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Gordian III coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberty and generosity. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gordian III in the 3rd century AD, a time when the Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including economic instability and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin's image of Liberalitas suggests that the Roman Empire was still valuing the ideals of freedom and generosity.
