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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Didia Clara HILAR TEMPOR; Hilaritas
193 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Didius Julianus (Marcus Didius Iulianus) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding a long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILAR TEMPOR
Translation:
Hilaritas Temporum.
Joy of the times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.81–3.09 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Didia Clara coin features an image of the Roman goddess Hilaritas (Hilarity) on its reverse side, which is quite unusual for a Roman coin. This is because Hilaritas was not a widely recognized deity in ancient Rome, and her appearance on the coin may suggest that the mint was experimenting with new designs or that the coin was intended for a specific occasion or audience.
