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© 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 - Marcus Aurelius LIBERALITAS AVG VII IMP VIIII COS III [P P] S C; Liberalitas
177 year| Bronze | 25 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG VII IMP VIIII COS III [P P] S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Septima, Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The seventh liberality of the emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, Pater Patriae. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.39–25.61 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 Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Liberalitas on the other. Liberalitas, whose name means "liberality" or "generosity" in Latin, was a deity associated with the Roman concept of "liberalitas," which referred to the generosity and benevolence of rulers towards their subjects. The inclusion of this image on the coin may suggest that Marcus Aurelius was promoting his own generosity and benevolence as a ruler through the minting of this coin.
