Antoninianus - Gallienus FELICITAS 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#289300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVG
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the goddess Felicitas is notable for its unique design. On one side, it depicts Gallienus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while on the other side, it shows Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus and a cornucopia. The use of Felicitas, the goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, was a deliberate choice by Gallienus to promote his vision of a prosperous and harmonious empire. This coin is a testament to the cultural and artistic achievements of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.