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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Gold | 6.9 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 | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260524 |
|---|---|
| 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:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.35–7.22 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Hilaritas is notable for its unusual reverse design, which depicts the emperor and the goddess standing together, hand in hand, surrounded by a wreath. This imagery symbolizes the unity and harmony between the emperor and the gods, and reflects Marcus Aurelius' belief in the importance of Stoic philosophy and the pursuit of wisdom.
