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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus LIBERAL AVG TR P COS S C; Liberalitas
193 year| Bronze | 18.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG TR P COS S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor, holder of tribunician power, consul. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.442–20.02 g;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 the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin's design highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and suggests that the emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, may have been promoting these ideals during his reign.
