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#306776 |
|---|---|
| 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 featuring Galerius and the inscription "TEMPOR FELICIT" (meaning "Felicitous Time") is interesting because it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 295 AD, just a few years before the reign of Diocletian, who introduced a series of economic and military reforms that would have a lasting impact on the empire. The coin's silver content and the image of Galerius, who was a powerful Roman emperor, reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire at that time. Additionally, the inscription "Felicitas" (meaning "Good Luck" or "Happiness") suggests that the coin was intended to promote a sense of prosperity and well-being among the people, which is an interesting aspect of ancient Roman culture.