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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI V S C; Liberalitas
233 year| Bronze | 20 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 233 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI V S C
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Quinta. Senatus Consultum.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.41–21.76 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Severus Alexander (LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI V S C; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The image of Liberalitas on the coin signifies the importance of these values in Roman culture and highlights the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity and abundance under the rule of Severus Alexander.
