Denarius - Balbinus P M TR P COS II P P; Felicitas
238 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.1–3.13 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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 people of Rome placed a high value on the idea of good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during this time period.
