Antoninianus - Probus FELICITAS SAECVLI; 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#293044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS SAECVLI
-/-//XXIS
Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi.
Fortune of the ages.
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 SAECVLI" (Good Luck of the Age) on the obverse. This coin was circulated throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a rare and valuable artifact today.
