Antoninianus - Probus FELICITAS TEMP; 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#292578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS TEMP
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Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
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 TEMP" (meaning "good luck of the times") surrounding her. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and its design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and happiness that the Roman Empire was experiencing under Probus' rule.