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Sestertius - Titus FELICIT AVGVST S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 27.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding sceptre and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT AVGVST S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial fertility. Decree of the senate. 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 was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a way for the Roman Empire to promote a sense of prosperity and good fortune among its citizens. Additionally, the coin's design, which includes a depiction of Titus, suggests that it may have been issued to commemorate the emperor's reign and to promote his image as a powerful and benevolent leader.
