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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius or As - Hadrian FELICITAS AVG S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-135 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and greeting Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS AVG
S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of relative peace and prosperity, and that the people of Rome were grateful for the blessings they had received. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by the common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
