© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Lucilla FECVNDITAS S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 22.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, seated left on low seat, nursing infant; before and behind her, a child standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS S C
Translation:
Fecunditas. Senatus Consultum.
Fertility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.157–23.47 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Fecunditas (FECVNDITAS) depicted on the coin is a personification of fertility and abundance in ancient Roman culture. She is often depicted as a woman carrying a cornucopia, which symbolizes the abundance of crops and resources that the Roman Empire enjoyed during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD. The inclusion of Fecunditas on the coin highlights the importance of agriculture and prosperity in Roman society during this period.
