© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius FELICITAS AVG COS II S C; Felicitas
139 year| Bronze | 24.1 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.1 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVG COS II S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.901–27.37 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , featuring Antoninus Pius and the goddess Felicitas, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to promote the idea of "Felicitas," or happiness, as a key virtue of the Roman Empire. This coin, in particular, was issued in 139 AD and features a depiction of Felicitas standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the idea of a prosperous and peaceful reign.
