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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus FELIC TEM or FELIC TEMP or FELICIT TEM or FELICIT TEMP; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELIC TEM or FELIC TEMP or FELICIT TEM or FELICIT TEMP
-/-//V
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–4.34 g;Diameter varies: 20.7–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Tacitus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Tacitus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 275 to 276 AD. The inclusion of Felicitas on the coin may have been a symbol of the emperor's desire to bring prosperity and good fortune to the empire during his reign.
