© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Lucilla HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.62–3.1 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Hilaritas (Lucilla) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD) and features the goddess Hilaritas (Lucilla) on the reverse, which represents the virtue of cheerfulness or good humor. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of happiness and well-being during a time of great turmoil and conflict in the Roman Empire. Despite its small size, the coin is a significant artifact of ancient Roman culture and is highly sought after by collectors today.
