Antoninianus - Diocletianus (TEMPOR FEL or TEMPORVM FEL; Felicitas) (295-294) front Antoninianus - Diocletianus (TEMPOR FEL or TEMPORVM FEL; Felicitas) (295-294) back
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Antoninianus - Diocletianus TEMPOR FEL or TEMPORVM FEL; Felicitas

 
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Description
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
295-294
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#305793
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEMPOR FEL or TEMPORVM FEL
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Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and monetary restructuring in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a new system of currency that aimed to stabilize the empire's economy and combat inflation. Despite its introduction during a time of economic turmoil, the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the Roman Empire.