Dupondius - Geta (FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas) (200-202) front Dupondius - Geta (FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas) (200-202) back
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Dupondius - Geta FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200-202
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
References
Numista
N#271779
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C

Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Geta coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of peace and prosperity, and that the people of Rome were grateful for the blessings they had received.