© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus Manlia: Aulus Manlius; A·MAN LI·A·F·Q / L·SVLLA·FELIX·DIC 80 BC
80 BC year| Gold | 10.85 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 80 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.85 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#336339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Equestrian statue of Sulla left, wearing laurel-wreath and sagum, raising right hand and holding reins in left hand.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L·SVLLA·FELIX·DIC
Unabridged legend: Lucius Sulla Felix Dictator.
Translation: The dictator Lucius Sylla Felix.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman consul, Aulus Manlius, on one side, and the goddess Felicitas on the other. Felicitas was the goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to bring good fortune to the coin's owner.
