© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Commodus FEL AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Felicitas
181 year| Bronze | 23.1 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 181 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.1 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.18–24.04 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote feelings of prosperity and well-being among its citizens. Additionally, the coin's design, which includes an image of Commodus, the Roman emperor at the time, and the words "Felicitas" and "Fel Avg," or "happy" and "happy augury," further reinforces this theme of good fortune and prosperity.
