As - Vespasian FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
71 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. 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 the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the name Vespasian means "prospering" or "fortunate" in Latin. Additionally, the coin was minted during Vespasian's reign, which was marked by a series of military campaigns and the construction of public works, suggesting that the coin may have been used to promote the idea of Roman prosperity and good fortune during a time of conflict and change.
