Antoninianus - Quintillus (TEMPORVM FEL or TEMPORVM FELI; Felicitas) (270) front Antoninianus - Quintillus (TEMPORVM FEL or TEMPORVM FELI; Felicitas) (270) back
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Antoninianus - Quintillus TEMPORVM FEL or TEMPORVM FELI; Felicitas

270 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
270
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291624
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TEMPORVM FEL or TEMPORVM FELI

Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Quintillus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "happiness" or "good luck" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Quintillus in the 3rd century AD, and it was likely used as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the Roman people.