As - Faustina the Younger FELICITAS S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and placing left hand on hip.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS S C
Translation:
Felicitas. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Younger, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appeared on many coins during her lifetime. The coin's design also includes the inscription "FELICITAS S C," which stands for "Felicitas Sanctae Camerae," or "Good Luck to the Holy Chamber." This inscription suggests that the coin was minted for a specific occasion or event, possibly to commemorate a wedding or other important ceremony.
