© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI III S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 17.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-231 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI III S C
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Tertia. Senatus Consultum.
The third liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.57–19.43 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Severus Alexander (LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI III S C; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire's prosperity and generosity under the rule of Emperor Severus Alexander.
