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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius FELICITATI AVG COS IIII; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 154-155 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing, left, holding globe on right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITATI AVG COS IIII
Translation:
Felicitati Augusti, Consul Quartum.
To the good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 symbol of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the emperor Antoninus Pius was seeking to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among his subjects through the minting of this coin.
