© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus FELICI AET; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICI AET
Translation:
Felicitas Aeterna.
The eternal good fortune.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (FELICI AET; Felicitas) is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 260-268 AD, a period marked by civil wars, corruption, and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this era, including the Antoninianus, remained a symbol of the empire's power and influence. The coin's design, featuring the image of Gallienus and the goddess Felicitas, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote stability and prosperity throughout the empire.
