Antoninianus - Maximianus FELICITAS SAEC; Felicitas
| Silver | 4.2 g | 23 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 | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS SAEC
-/-//S
Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi.
Fortune of the ages.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Felicitas (Felicitas SAEC) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity, which was a common theme in Roman numismatics during this period. Despite the challenges faced by the empire at the time, the coin's production and circulation suggest that the Roman economy continued to function and that there was still a demand for currency.
