© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius FELIC SAEC COS IIII; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up winged caduceus in right hand 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: 2.91–3.41 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
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, who was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a way for Antoninus Pius to promote the idea of a prosperous and happy Roman Empire during his reign.
