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Aureus - Didia Clara HILAR TEMPOR; Hilaritas
193 year| Gold | 6.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Didius Julianus (Marcus Didius Iulianus) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding a long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILAR TEMPOR
Translation:
Hilaritas Temporum.
Joy of the times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Didia Clara coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Hilaritas, which represents cheerfulness or good humor, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, as the focus on such a positive theme would have been unusual during times of conflict or economic hardship.
