© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus FELICITAS SAE or FELICITAS SEC or FELICITAS SECV or FELICITAS SAECV; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.8 g | 23 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS SAE or FELICITAS SEC or FELICITAS SECV or FELICITAS SAECV
-/-//SXXT
Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi.
Fortune of the ages.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.42–4.28 g;Diameter varies: 22–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it features the goddess Felicitas, who was a personification of happiness and good luck in Roman mythology. The inclusion of Felicitas on the coin may have been a way for the Roman Empire to promote a sense of well-being and prosperity among its citizens, particularly during a time of economic and political instability.
