Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XI COS II; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 156-157 |
| 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#260605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding up caduceus in right hand and vertical sceptre in left, and resting left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XI COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT XI COS II; Felicitas) (156-157) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which represents good luck or happiness, on its reverse side. This is interesting because it highlights the importance of Felicitas in Roman culture and the desire to promote good fortune and prosperity through the currency.
