Antoninianus - Gallienus FELICIT AVG; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and globe in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICIT AVG
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Translation:
Felicitas Augusti.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on the obverse (front side) and an image of the goddess Felicitas on the reverse (back side). This design change marked a significant shift in Roman coinage, as it emphasized the emperor's role as a divine ruler and promoted the idea of imperial propaganda. The coin's design also symbolized the idea of felicity, or good luck, which was an important concept in ancient Roman culture.
