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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus FELICIT PVBL; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.9 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, seated left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICIT PVBL
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Translation:
Felicitas Publica.
The good fortune of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.49–3.23 g;Diameter varies: 20.4–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (FELICIT PVBL; Felicitas) is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the Roman Empire. Gallienus was emperor during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external threats, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, continued to be minted and used throughout the empire, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the Roman economy and society.
