Antoninianus - Numerian FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| 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#298425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS AVGG
B/-//-
Translation:
Felicitas Duorum Augustorum.
Good fortune of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features the image of Felicitas (the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity) on one side and the emperor Numerian on the other, was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the empire, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the Roman economy.