© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Balbinus P M TR P COS II P P S C; Felicitas
238 year| Bronze | 21.6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on promoting prosperity and good fortune for its citizens. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 21.6g suggests that it was a widely circulating coin that was used in everyday transactions.
