Antoninianus - Aurelianus FELICIT TEMP; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT TEMP
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the ideals of happiness and prosperity. The coin features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on the reverse, and the legend "FELICIT TEMP" which means "happy times" in Latin. This coin was made of silver and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire.