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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.93–3.366 g;Diameter varies: 16–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (HILARITAS; Hilaritas) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Hilaritas (representing cheerfulness or good humor) on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and relatively low weight made it a popular and widely circulating denomination during the Roman Empire.
