Denarius - Julia Maesa (FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas) (218-222) front Denarius - Julia Maesa (FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas) (218-222) back
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Denarius - Julia Maesa FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
218-222
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#276919
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA

Unabridged legend: Felicitas Publica.

Translation: Good fortune of the public.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Julia Maesa (FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Julia Maesa and her family.