© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Marcus Aurelius HILARITAS S C; Hilaritas
| Bronze | 13.7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, standing left, holding palm and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS S C
Translation:
Hilaritas. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Hilaritas, who is depicted standing left, holding a flower and a scepter. The image of Hilaritas was chosen to represent the virtue of cheerfulness or good humor, which was highly valued in ancient Roman culture. The use of this image on the coinage of Marcus Aurelius was meant to promote this virtue among the population and to reinforce the idea that the emperor's rule was marked by peace, prosperity, and happiness.
