© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XII COS II; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 157-158 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up winged caduceus in right hand and vertical sceptre in left, and leaning left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–3.75 g;Diameter varies: 16–17.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the people of Rome placed a high value on the idea of good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, further highlights the importance of this coin and the message it conveyed.
