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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 23.4 g | 30 mm |
| 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 | 23.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Libertas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Freedom of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.06–25.52 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 (LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C; Libertas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the idea of the Roman Empire as a protector of liberty, which were core values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Severus Alexander.
