Antoninianus - Probus (FELICIT TEMP; Felicitas) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (FELICIT TEMP; Felicitas) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus FELICIT TEMP; Felicitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
276-282
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#293294
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FELICIT TEMP
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Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to promote the ideals of happiness and prosperity. The coin features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on the reverse, and the legend "FELICIT TEMP" (Temporal Happiness) on the obverse. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and happiness that the Roman Empire was experiencing under Probus' rule.