Antoninianus - Maximianus FELICIT PVBL; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 290-291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306223 |
|---|---|
| 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
-/-//S
Translation:
Felicitas Publica.
The good fortune of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.55–4.55 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote peace and prosperity, and that the emperor Maximianus was using the coinage to convey a message of hope and optimism to his people.
