© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.38–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 18.2–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Hilaritas (HILARITAS) depiction on the coin is a personification of the Roman Empire's prosperity and happiness during Julia Domna's reign as the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. The image of Hilaritas appears on the coin with a radiant crown and a scepter, symbolizing the empire's prosperity and stability under Julia Domna's influence. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that showcases the rich history and cultural significance of the Roman Empire during that time.
