Denarius - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS; Felicitas
138 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRIB POT COS
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
Holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
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 represents 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 issuance of this coin.
