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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; two children standing, one to either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.378–3.64 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Hilaritas (Hilarity) reverse on this coin is a rare design that depicts a smiling female figure, believed to be a personification of the virtue of hilarity or cheerfulness. It's one of the few Roman coins to feature a positive, joyful image, and it's a unique representation of the empress Julia Domna, who was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence during her husband Septimius Severus' reign.
