Antoninianus - Probus TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI; 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#293341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who implemented a number of reforms aimed at addressing the empire's economic challenges, including debasing the currency to increase the money supply and stimulate trade. Despite these efforts, the coin still maintained a relatively high level of silver purity, which speaks to the ongoing importance of silver as a valuable resource in the ancient world.
