Antoninianus - Galerius TEMPOR FELICIT; Felicitas
295 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| 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#306775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, turreted, 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
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius and the inscription "TEMPOR FELICIT" (meaning "good times") on one side and Felicitas (the goddess of good luck) on the other, was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of artistic and craftsmanship quality, showcasing the skill of the Roman mint workers and the attention to detail that was put into its creation.