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Antoninianus - Probus TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI; 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293344 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 3.77–3.79 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck or happiness, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that the name Probus means "good" or "honest" in Latin, and the coin was issued during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
