Antoninianus - Maximianus FELICIT PVBL; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-293 |
| 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#306222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and leaning on column with left arm, crossing legs.
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
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD. These coins were designed to combat inflation and restore economic stability to the empire. The coin features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on one side, and the emperor's name and title on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant change from previous coins, which were made of bronze or copper, and reflects the empire's efforts to introduce a more valuable and stable currency.