Antoninianus - Probus FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas
Silver | - | - |
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 |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#293709 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae 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, prosperity, and good fortune. The coin features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck, on the reverse, and the legend "FELICITAS AVG" (Felicitas Augusti) which means "Good Luck of the Emperor." This coin was circulated throughout the Roman Empire and was used as a symbol of the emperor's efforts to bring prosperity and happiness to his people.