© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing front, head left, holding long palm, upright on ground, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.04–3.63 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of Hilaritas, the Roman goddess of cheerfulness and gaiety, which was an uncommon subject for Roman coins. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a specific event or occasion that was associated with the goddess, such as a festival or a military victory.
