Antoninianus - Diocletianus FELICIT PVBL; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 291-293 |
| 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#305586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column with right arm and holding caduceus in left hand, crossing legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICIT PVBL
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Translation:
Felicitas Publica.
The good fortune of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who introduced a series of economic and military reforms in an attempt to stabilize the Roman Empire, which was facing numerous challenges at the time, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Felicitas (Felicitas) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of happiness and prosperity, which was a key aspect of Diocletian's reforms. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the Antoninianus coin eventually became worthless due to excessive minting and inflation.