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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Mamaea FELICITAS PVBLICA S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 19.5 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 | 19.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in right hand and leaning on column with left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.73–25.447 g;Diameter varies: 24–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Julia Mamaea coin is that it features an image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Julia Mamaea, the mother of Emperor Alexander Severus. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the inclusion of Felicitas on the coin may have been a symbol of the hope for a brighter future.
