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#293472 |
|---|---|
| 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;
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 coin's design was meant to convey the idea of prosperity and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Probus. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists today.