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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus TEMPOR FELICIT; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMPOR FELICIT
B/-//-
Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.62–4.14 g;Diameter varies: 20.8–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Probus (276-282 AD) and the legend "TEMPOR FELICIT" (meaning "Felicitous Times") on one side and Felicitas (the personification of good luck) on the other, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was issued during a time of economic and political instability. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Probus' reign, which was a common practice during times of economic stress, and it's believed that this coin was issued as a way to promote the idea of prosperity and good fortune during a difficult period in Roman history.
