Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT IIII COS II S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 149-150 |
| 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#261867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT IIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the people of Rome placed a high value on the idea of good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation among the general population, rather than being a rare or commemorative coin.
