Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius S C; Hilaritas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, standing left, holding palm and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Hilaritas, was part of a series of coins issued during Marcus Aurelius' reign to promote the ideals of Stoicism, which was a philosophy that emphasized reason, self-control, and inner strength. The image of Hilaritas on the coin represents the Stoic ideal of living in harmony with nature and finding joy in the simple things in life.