Sestertius - Antoninus Pius FELICITATI AVG COS IIII S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 27.2 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, standing left, holding globe and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITATI AVG COS IIII S C
Translation:
Felicitati Augusti, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
To the good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time. 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 an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents 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 prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Antoninus Pius.
