© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Constantius I TEMPOR FEL; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Years | 295-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMPOR FEL
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Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Constantius I and the goddess Felicitas, was part of a series of coins issued during Constantius' reign that aimed to promote the idea of "Felicitas Temporum" or "Good Times." This propaganda effort was intended to boost morale and stability in the Roman Empire during a period of political and economic turmoil.
