Aureus - Julia Mamaea FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, seated left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA
Translation:
Felicitas Publica.
Good fortune of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Mamaea coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, who was known for her influence on her son's policies and her efforts to promote peace and prosperity throughout the empire. The coin's reverse features the goddess Felicitas, who represents happiness and good fortune, and the inscription "FELICITAS PVBLICA" which translates to "Public Happiness". This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman gold coins, and its preservation in such good condition is a testament to the advanced minting techniques used by the Romans during that time.
