Sestertius - Philippus I LIBERALITAS AVGG S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| 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#282319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , issued during the reign of Philippus I (244-249 AD), features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas on the reverse side. Liberalitas, whose name means "liberality" or "generosity" in Latin, was a deity associated with the idea of free markets and trade, and was often depicted holding a scale and a cornucopia, symbols of fairness and abundance. This imagery suggests that the coin was intended to promote the idea of economic prosperity and good governance, which was a key aspect of Philippus I's reign.
