Antoninianus - Diocletianus TEMPOR FELICIT; Felicitas
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#305794 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMPOR FELICIT
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Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.
Comment
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 was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea of a prosperous and happy reign under Emperor Diocletianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD.