Antoninianus - Carus FELICITAS REIPVBLICAE; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| 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#296270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS REIPVBLICAE
-/-//XXI
Translation:
Felicitas Reipubicae.
Good fortune of the republic.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carus (FELICITAS REIPVBLICAE; Felicitas) was issued during a time of significant economic and military challenges for the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin's design emphasizes the theme of felicitas, or good luck, which suggests that the Roman Empire was still optimistic about its future prospects.
