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Denarius PIA FELICITAS; Concordia and Felicitas
| Silver | 3.43 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding patera over altar in right hand, and short sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIA FELICITAS
Translation: The pious good fortune.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddesses Concordia and Felicitas on its reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and prosperity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Vespasian.
