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Sestertius - Volusianus LIBERTAS AVG S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 17.6 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVG S C
Translation:
Libertas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Freedom of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.64–20.62 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 - Volusianus coin is that it features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "LIBERTAS AVG S C," which stands for "Liberty of the Augustus Senate and People of Rome." This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Volusianus (251-253 AD) and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians for their historical significance and artistic value.
