Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III; Felicitas
165 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 165 |
| 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#262797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae at shoulder in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the third time.
Comment
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, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Marcus Aurelius.
