Antoninianus - Maximianus FELICIT PVBLIC; 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 | 290-291 |
| 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#306226 |
|---|---|
| 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 PVBLIC
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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 is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a female personification of the concept of "Felicitas" (happiness or good luck) on its reverse side. This image of Felicitas was a common motif in Roman art and symbolized the idea of a prosperous and happy society under the rule of the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery were meant to promote the idea of a strong and stable Roman state, and the use of silver as the material for the coin added to its value and rarity.
