Antoninianus - Probus FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#293034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FELICITAS AVG
-/Δ//XXI
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
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 emperor's name and title on the obverse. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, and it marked a shift towards a more valuable and prestigious currency. This change in currency composition was a deliberate choice by Probus to promote economic growth and stability, and it had a lasting impact on the Roman Empire's monetary system.
