Denarius - Hadrian FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-135 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVG
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the goddess Felicitas on the reverse side, which represents the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state, and it was widely circulated throughout the empire to promote this message.
