© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 161-175 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.742–3.76 g;Diameter varies: 16.75–19 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 an image of Hilaritas, the Roman goddess of cheerfulness and gaiety, on its reverse side. This is a unique feature of this particular coin, as most coins from this era depicted images of gods and goddesses that were more commonly associated with the Roman Empire, such as Jupiter or Venus. The inclusion of Hilaritas on this coin suggests that the Roman Empire was interested in promoting the idea of happiness and joy during the reign of Faustina the Younger.
