© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Commodus FEL AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Felicitas
181 year| Bronze | 13.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 181 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.08–16.763 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness," on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was intended to bring good fortune to its owner or user. Additionally, the coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior.
