© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius FELICITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS III P P S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 20.7 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-179 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.7 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 18.588–24.647 g;Diameter varies: 28–30.87 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Felicitas on the other. Felicitas was the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to bring good fortune to the Roman Empire during a time of political and military turmoil.
