Denarius - Severus Alexander (SECVLI FELICITAS; Felicitas) (222-235) front Denarius - Severus Alexander (SECVLI FELICITAS; Felicitas) (222-235) back
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Denarius - Severus Alexander SECVLI FELICITAS; Felicitas

 
Silver 3.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-235
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279367
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and long caduceus in left hand; on left, modius and corn-ears.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SECVLI FELICITAS

Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas.
Age of good fortune.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (SECVLI FELICITAS; Felicitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Emperor Severus Alexander.