Antoninianus - Probus FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas
Silver | 4.5 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 | 4.5 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#293467 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS AVG
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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 minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Felicitas (Felicitas AVG) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity, which was a key concern for the Roman people during this period. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the Antoninianus - Probus coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman coinage and culture.