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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius FELICITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS III P P S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 20 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-178 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti, Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when Marcus Aurelius was seeking to promote peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's design and inscription highlight the importance of the Roman Empire's military power and the emperor's role as a military leader, as the obverse side features an image of Marcus Aurelius in military attire. Overall, this coin provides valuable insight into the political and cultural climate of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
