Antoninianus - Constantius I SAECVLI FELICIT; Felicitas
294 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 294 |
| 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#306695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, head right, leaning on column, raising right hand to head.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAECVLI FELICIT
-/-//III
Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas.
Age of good fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which features Constantius I and the goddess Felicitas on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Constantius' reign, as the empire faced financial difficulties and struggled to maintain the value of its currency. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely used and highly valued coin throughout the empire, and its design has been celebrated for its beauty and historical significance.
