Sestertius - Hadrian FELICITAS AVG S C; Felicitas
| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-135 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and greeting Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS AVG
S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Hadrian (FELICITAS AVG S C; Felicitas) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Orichalcum weighing 25 g is interesting because it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and was used as a means of spreading the imperial propaganda, promoting the idea of the Roman Empire as a place of prosperity and happiness under Hadrian's rule.
