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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Florianus TEMPORVM FELICITAS
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291442 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the emperor Florianus on one side and the goddess Felicitas on the other, reflects the empire's attempts to promote unity and stability during this period. Despite these efforts, the empire continued to decline, and the coin's production was eventually discontinued. Today, the Antoninianus - Florianus coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous history of the Roman Empire.
