Antoninianus - Florianus TEMPORVM FELICITAS
276 year| Silver | 3.9 g | 23 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMPORVM FELICITAS
-/-//I
Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.68–4.02 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the image of Florianus, a Roman general, and the inscription "TEMPORVM FELICITAS" (meaning "good times" or "happiness of the times"), suggests that the coin was minted to promote the idea of a return to peace and prosperity after a period of conflict and upheaval. Despite the challenges faced by the Roman Empire at the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Rome.
