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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-160 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation: Joy
Comment
Mass varies: 7.115–7.28 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Marcus Aurelius (HILARITAS; Hilaritas) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Hilaritas, who represents cheerfulness or good humor. This is fitting, as Marcus Aurelius was known for his philosophical writings, particularly his work "Meditations," which emphasizes the importance of cultivating inner peace and happiness.
