Denarius - Marcus Aurelius FELICITAS AVG COS III; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169-170 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVG COS III
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Augustus, Consul Tertium.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (FELICITAS AVG COS III; Felicitas) (169-170) coin features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. This coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote the values of Stoicism throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that the coin bears the image of Felicitas suggests that Marcus Aurelius may have been promoting the idea of good fortune and prosperity throughout the empire during his reign.
