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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Julia Mamaea FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 9.3 g | - |
| 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 | 9.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, seated 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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Julia Mamaea coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who was known for promoting the cult of Felicitas as a way to promote unity and stability in the empire. The image of Felicitas on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the emperor's efforts to bring prosperity and happiness to the Roman people.
