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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius LIBERALITAS AVG VI IMP VII COS III S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 23.8 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-175 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.8 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG VI IMP VII COS III S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Sexta, Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
The sixth liberality of the emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.975–25.31 g;Diameter varies: 31–31.79 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 Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Liberalitas on the other, highlighting the emperor's commitment to promoting generosity, prosperity, and abundance throughout the empire.
