Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS II FEL AVG; Felicitas
117 year| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS II
FEL AVG
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Felicitas Augusti.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. The 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 II FEL AVG; Felicitas) coin is that it features the 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 to promote a sense of prosperity and good fortune during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
