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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III FELICIT TEMP; Felicitas
| Silver | 4.1 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 243-244 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT TEMP
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.38–4.749 g;Diameter varies: 20–24.5 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 Gordian III is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman Emperor to issue coins with the legend "Felicitas," which means "happiness" or "good luck." This suggests that the coin was minted during a period of relative stability and prosperity, despite the challenges the empire faced during Gordian's reign, including invasions by the Sassanid Persians and internal political conflicts.
