© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus FEL PVBLICA P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C; Felicitas
186 year| Bronze | 22.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 186 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL PVBLICA P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the public, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.37–23.59 g;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 an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin. This suggests that the coin was minted to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Commodus.
