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#293706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 - 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 "FELICITAS AVG" (Felicitas Augusti) which means "Good Luck of the Emperor." This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Probus.
