Sestertius - Septimius Severus LIBERAL AVG TR P COS II S C; Liberalitas
194 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, togate, seated left on platform; beside him, officer standing left; behind, Liberalitas, draped, standing left; before, on steps of platform, citizen, facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG TR P COS II S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire under Septimius Severus' rule valued these qualities and sought to promote them through their currency.