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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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#306224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Felicitas (Felicit PVBL) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity, which was a common theme in Roman art and propaganda during this period. Despite the challenges faced by the empire at the time, the coin's production and circulation suggest that the Roman economy was still functioning and that there was a continued demand for currency.
