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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Florianus FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas; Siscia
276 year| Silver | 3.7 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVG
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Augusti.
Translation: Good fortune of the emperor.
Comment
Listed in error by RIC as Ticinum mint.
Mass varies: 3.41–4.177 g;
Diameter varies: 21.4–21.65 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and economy. The coin's design features the goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck or happiness, and the inscription "FELICITAS AVG" which translates to "Good Luck of the Emperor." This coin was likely used in everyday transactions and was a symbol of the Roman Empire's economic power and influence.
