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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Julia Mamaea FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 13.7 g | 26.5 mm |
| 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 | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in right hand and leaning on column with left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.18–24.6 g;Diameter varies: 21–32.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Mamaea coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, who was known for her influence on her son's policies and her efforts to promote peace and prosperity throughout the empire. The coin's reverse features the personification of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. Overall, the Dupondius - Julia Mamaea coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the political and cultural climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
