© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Titus FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
74 year| Bronze | 12.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Titus (FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas) coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of peace and prosperity, and that the people of Rome were grateful for the blessings they had received.
