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#256567 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Dupondius or As coin featuring Felicitas, the goddess of good luck and happiness, was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (133-135 AD) and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. Interestingly, the coin's design features Felicitas holding a caduceus, a staff entwined with snakes, which symbolizes commerce and negotiation. This suggests that the coin may have been used for trade and financial transactions, highlighting the importance of good luck and prosperity in commercial endeavors.
