© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XII COS II S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 24.6 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 157-158 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and vertical sceptre in left: Felicitas leans on column, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.73–29.31 g;Diameter varies: 31–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Marcus Aurelius.
