Denarius - Hadrian FELICITATI AVGVSTI
130 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 130 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITATI
AVGVSTI
Translation:
Felicitati Augusti.
To the good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Hadrian (FELICITATI AVGVSTI) (130) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This symbolism was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was blessed with good fortune and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Hadrian.