Reverse © Carlos Garcia
Reverse © Carlos Garcia
Dupondius or As - Hadrian FELICITAS P RS C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 7.5 g | 26 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding branch or caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS P R
S C
Translation:
Felicitas Populi Romani. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the Roman people. 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 goddess Felicitas, who was a personification of good luck or happiness in Roman mythology. The coin's design includes an image of Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus (a staff entwined with snakes) in her right hand and a cornucopia (a symbol of abundance) in her left. This image represents the idea of good luck and prosperity, which was an important theme during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
