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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VII COS III; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-175 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding long caduceus, vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VII COS III
Translation:
Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.18–3.37 g;Diameter varies: 17.3–19.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (IMP VII COS III; Felicitas) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Felicitas, who was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coin's design suggests that the Roman people still held onto hope for a prosperous and peaceful future.
