Dupondius - Didia Clara HILAR TEMPOR S C; Hilaritas
193 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Didius Julianus (Marcus Didius Iulianus) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#268030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding a long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILAR TEMPOR S C
Translation:
Hilaritas Temporum. Senatus Consultum.
Joy of the times. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Didia Clara coin features an image of the Roman goddess Hilaritas (Hilarity) on its reverse side, which is quite unusual for a Roman coin. Hilaritas was a minor goddess who was associated with joy, cheerfulness, and good humor, and her appearance on the coin may have been intended to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among the Roman people during a time of political and social upheaval.
