© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius LIBERALITAS AVG VII IMP VIII COS III P P S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 24 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-177 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG VII IMP VIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Septima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The seventh liberality of the emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.82–29.47 g;Diameter varies: 28–33 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 Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Liberalitas on the other. Liberalitas, which means "liberality" or "generosity" in Latin, was a virtue highly valued by the Romans, and the image of the goddess on the coin may have symbolized the emperor's generosity and commitment to the welfare of his people.
