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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI
-/-//I
Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.73–5.51 g;Diameter varies: 21–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of economic reform in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Felicitas (Felicity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of prosperity and good fortune for the empire. Despite the coin's small size and relatively low value, it is considered a significant artifact in the history of Roman numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-282) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Probus (TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI; Felicitas) (276-282) coin.
