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Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius HILARITAS S C; Hilaritas
145 year| Bronze | 12 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS S C
Translation:
Hilaritas. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.142–13.61 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was a bronze coin used in the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). The coin's obverse side features the emperor's portrait, while the reverse side depicts a personification of Hilaritas (Hilarity) with the inscription "HILARITAS S C" which stands for "Hilaritas Senatus Consulto" (Hilarity by decree of the Senate). This coin is interesting because it highlights the importance of humor and entertainment in Roman culture, as Hilaritas was a goddess of mirth and joy. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the emperor's rule brought happiness and prosperity to the people.
