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Antoninianus - Gallienus FELICIT PVBL; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.7 g | 17 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the idea of good fortune and prosperity, which was an important aspect of Roman culture and beliefs.
