Denarius - Hadrian (FELICITATI AVGVSTI) (130-138) front Denarius - Hadrian (FELICITATI AVGVSTI) (130-138) back
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Denarius - Hadrian FELICITATI AVGVSTI

 
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
130-138
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
References
Numista
N#257395
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) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the personification of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck or happiness, standing left, holding a caduceus, a symbol of commerce, and a cornucopia, a symbol of abundance. This design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a prosperous and harmonious society under the rule of Emperor Hadrian.