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Sestertius - Trajan FELICITAS AVGVST S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 25.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVGVST S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus). 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 emperor Trajan was seeking to promote a sense of good fortune and well-being among his subjects.
