© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus FELIC PERPETVAE AVG COS VI P P S C; Felicitas
191 year| Bronze | 22.9 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 191 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.9 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand and clasping right hands with Commodus, togate, standing left, and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELIC PERPETVAE AVG COS VI P P S C
Translation:
Felicitas Perpetuae Augusti. Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Perpetual good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.57–25.28 g;Diameter varies: 28–29 mm;
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.
