© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger, Commodus, and Antoninus Pius SAECVLI FELICIT
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pulvinar, draped, on which are infants Commodus and Antoninus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLI FELICIT
Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas.
Age of Good Fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.65–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 16.25–19 mm;
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 three different emperors: Faustina the Younger, Commodus, and Antoninus Pius. This is unusual because most coins of that time period featured only one emperor. The fact that three emperors are depicted on this coin suggests that it was issued during a time of political stability and unity in the Roman Empire.
