© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus FEL TEM COS II S C; Felicitas
161 year| Bronze | 20.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae at shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEM COS II S C
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Fortunate times. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.39–25.331 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Lucius Verus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the people of Rome placed a high value on the idea of good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight of 20.4 grams suggest that it was a widely circulating coin that was used for everyday transactions, making it a tangible connection to the past for collectors and historians today.
