© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius FELIC SAEC COS IIII; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.1 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, raising right hand in front of face and resting left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELIC SAEC COS IIII
Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi. Consul Quartum.
Fortune of the ages. consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.73–3.42 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which was a personification of good luck or happiness, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of prosperity and good fortune.
