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#293036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
FELICITAS AVG
-/Γ//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 side, and the emperor's name and title on the obverse side. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, signifying a shift towards a more valuable and prestigious currency. This change in currency composition was an attempt to address the rampant inflation that had plagued the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.