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Antoninianus - Probus FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.12 g | 22.00 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS AVG
-/A//XXI
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
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, was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD). Probus was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military, and the issuance of this coin may have been part of those efforts, as it was likely meant to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity returning to the empire under his leadership.
