© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Lucilla FECVNDITAS S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 10.8 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, seated left on low seat, extending right hand to girl standing before her.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS S C
Translation:
Fecunditas. Senatus Consultum.
Fertility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.66–12.105 g;Diameter varies: 24–27 mm;
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 the image of Lucilla, the mother of the Roman emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD. Lucilla was known for her influence on her son's rule and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Fecunditas, which is represented on the coin's reverse side. The coin's design and inscription highlight the importance of family and fertility in Roman culture during this period.
