© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Trajan FELICITAS AVGVST S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 10.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVGVST S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus). 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 the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck or happiness, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of prosperity and good fortune. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin indicates that it was a widely circulating coin, accessible to the general population, rather than a rare or commemorative coin made of precious metals like gold or silver.
