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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla FELICITATEM PVBLICAM; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITATEM PVBLICAM
Translation:
Felicitatem Publicam
Good fortune of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.844–3.324 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. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 198 to 217 AD. The image of Felicitas on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman people during Caracalla's reign.
