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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Pupienus LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM S C; Liberalitas
238 year| Bronze | 21.6 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | 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 |
| Weight | 21.6 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 17.63–25.34 g;Diameter varies: 29–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Pupienus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pupienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. Pupienus was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military, which had been weakened by previous emperors. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Liberalitas, reflects Pupienus' efforts to promote economic prosperity and generosity throughout the empire.
