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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius FEL TEMP TR P XV COS III; Felicitas
161 year| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae at shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP TR P XV COS III
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Fortunate times. holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.31–3.53 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side.
