Antoninianus - Aurelianus FELICITAS SAECVLI; 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#290931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS SAECVLI
-/-//S
Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi.
Fortune of the ages.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "happiness" or "good luck" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 270 to 275 AD. The image of Felicitas on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and happiness of the Roman people during Aurelian's reign.
