© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus FELIC TEMPO; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELIC TEMPO
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Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.73–4.28 g;Diameter varies: 15.6–21.21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote peace and prosperity, and the image of Felicitas was meant to symbolize those values.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (268-270) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus (FELIC TEMPO; Felicitas) (268-270) coin.
