Denarius - Julia Domna HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Silver | 11.5 g | - |
| 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 | 11.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and long palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.11–19.8 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Hilaritas (Hilarity) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) and features his wife, Julia Domna, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin depicts a personification of Hilaritas, which is a representation of joy, happiness, and good cheer. The coin was likely issued to commemorate the wedding anniversary of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna, and it's believed that the Hilaritas coin was a symbol of the happiness and prosperity that the couple shared during their marriage.
