© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Titus FELICIT PVBLIC S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 24.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 81-82 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding sceptre and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT PVBLIC S C
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Imperial fertility. Decree of the senate. 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 coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Emperor Titus.
