© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius FEL TEMP TR P XV COS III; Felicitas
161 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 2.33–3.27 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted in 161 AD, has an interesting reverse side design. It features the goddess Felicitas, who is depicted standing right, holding a caduceus (a staff entwined with snakes) in her right hand and a cornucopia (a symbol of abundance) in her left. This design was meant to represent the idea of "Felicitas," or good luck, which was an important concept in ancient Roman culture. The inclusion of the caduceus, which is associated with the Roman god Mercury, may have been intended to further emphasize the idea of good fortune and prosperity.
