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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Geta FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVGG
Translation:
Felicitas Augustorum.
Good fortune of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.667–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 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 the Roman goddess Felicitas, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Geta, who ruled the Roman Empire from 200 to 202 AD. The use of Felicitas on the coin may have been a way to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity during Geta's reign.
