Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS DES III FEL AVG; Felicitas
117 year| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS DES III
FEL AVG
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Designatus Tertium. Felicitas Augusti.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, elect for the third time. Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS DES III FEL AVG; Felicitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant event or achievement during Hadrian's reign, such as a military victory or the construction of a public building, and was intended to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire under his leadership.
