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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla IMPERII FELICITAS; Felicitas
| Silver | 3 g | 22 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 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and child in left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERII FELICITAS
Translation:
Imperii Felicitas.
Happiness of the empire.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.235–3.49 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 196 to 198 AD. The inclusion of Felicitas on the coin may have been a symbol of the emperor's desire to promote peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
