© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Julia Domna SAECVLI FELICITAS S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 10.2 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLI FELICITAS S C
Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas. Senatus Consultum.
Age of good fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.84–10.7 g;Diameter varies: 24–28 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, who was a powerful and influential Roman empress during the reign of her husband, Emperor Septimius Severus. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and patronage of the arts, and her image on this coin reflects her importance in Roman society at the time.
