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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Mamaea FELICITAS AVG S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 20.1 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.1 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVG S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.83–25.69 g;Diameter varies: 28.5–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the name Julia Mamaea means "Julia, mother of the emperor" in Latin, and Felicitas was often associated with the Roman imperial family. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune during the reign of Julia Mamaea's son, Emperor Alexander Severus.
