© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius FELICITAS AVG COS III; Felicitas
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169-170 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding caduceus upward in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVG COS III
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Augustus, Consul Tertium.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.12–7.35 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Felicitas is notable for its depiction of the emperor's wife, Faustina the Younger, on the reverse side. This was a rare instance of a Roman empress being featured on a coin, highlighting Faustina's significant influence and status during her husband's reign.
