Antoninianus - Tacitus FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS AVG
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Translation:
Felicitas Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus and the goddess Felicitas is notable for being one of the first coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard. Tacitus, who ruled from 275 to 276 AD, was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design, which features Tacitus with a long beard and Felicitas standing next to him, symbolizes the emperor's efforts to bring prosperity and happiness to the empire. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and offers a unique glimpse into the cultural and political climate of the late Roman Empire.