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Sestertius - Valerianus LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C; Liberalitas
256 year| Bronze | 13.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 256 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C
Translation:
Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Tertia. Senatus Consultum.
Third liberality of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Valerianus (LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Valerian III (253-260 AD) and was used as a means of promoting the ideals of Roman generosity and prosperity. The image of Liberalitas on the coin is depicted holding a cornucopia, a symbol of abundance, and a scepter, a symbol of authority, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman society.
