© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Lucilla HILARITAS S C; Hilaritas
| Bronze | 9.5 g | 26.5 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 | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS S C
Translation:
Hilaritas. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.762–11.84 g;Diameter varies: 25.98–27 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 the image of Lucilla, who was a prominent Roman empress and the mother of the emperor Commodus. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Hilaritas, which is reflected in the coin's inscription "HILARITAS S C" (Hilaritas Sacra). This coin was minted during her reign, which lasted from 164 to 169 AD, and it is a rare and valuable example of Roman coinage from that period.
