© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-255 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVGG
Translation:
Felicitas Duorum Augustorum.
Good fortune of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.78–4.09 g;Diameter varies: 21.44–22 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , featuring Gallienus and the goddess Felicitas, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the ideals of happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. The image of Felicitas on the coin was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's aspirations for peace and prosperity under Gallienus' rule. Despite the coin's focus on positive themes, however, Gallienus' reign was marked by numerous challenges and conflicts, including wars with the Persians and Germanic tribes, as well as internal power struggles within the Roman Empire.
