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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius HILARITAS S C; Hilaritas
145 year| Bronze | 26.4 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.4 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS S C
Translation:
Hilaritas. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.76–30.92 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , featuring Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Hilaritas, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality, reflecting the stability and resilience of the Roman economy.
