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Denarius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II; Felicitas
137 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Lucius Aelius, who was a prominent Roman statesman and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity. This coin was minted during his reign as Roman Consul for the second time in 137 AD.
