© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Crispina HILARITAS S C; Hilaritas
| Bronze | 22.8 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-191 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.8 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS S C
Translation:
Hilaritas. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.31–25.85 g;Diameter varies: 31.76–34 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Crispina and the goddess Hilaritas (Hilarity) was issued during a time of great cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects this shift, as Hilaritas was a relatively new deity in the Roman pantheon, associated with the cult of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The coin's design featuring Crispina and Hilaritas together may suggest a connection between the empress and the cult of the emperor, highlighting the close relationship between the imperial family and the religious practices of the time.
