© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucilla HILARITAS S C; Hilaritas
| Bronze | 25.2 g | 31 mm |
| 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 | 25.2 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 21.55–30.35 g;Diameter varies: 30–32.01 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Hilaritas (Lucilla) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), and it features the image of Lucilla, the emperor's daughter, on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin depicts the goddess Hilaritas (Iilaritas), who was the personification of cheerfulness or good humor, and was often associated with the Roman ideal of a happy and contented life. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the values of the Roman Empire during this period, which emphasized the importance of family, virtue, and the pursuit of happiness.
