Antoninianus - Diocletianus (TEMPOR FELICIT; Felicitas) (295-294) front Antoninianus - Diocletianus (TEMPOR FELICIT; Felicitas) (295-294) back
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Antoninianus - Diocletianus TEMPOR FELICIT; Felicitas

 
Silver - -
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#305794
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.