© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius FEL TEMP TR P XV COS III S C; Felicitas
161 year| Bronze | 23.5 g | 34 mm |
| 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 | 23.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae at shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP TR P XV COS III S C
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Fortunate times. holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.1–24.96 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which was a personification of good luck or happiness, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of prosperity and good fortune.
