© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Antoninianus - Tacitus FELICITIAS SAECVLI; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 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 | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITIAS SAECVLI
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Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi.
Fortune of the ages.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.34–4 g;Diameter varies: 22.36–23 mm;
Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (FELICITIAS SAECVLI; Felicitas) is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 275-276 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Felicitas, the goddess of good luck and prosperity, reflecting the hope for a brighter future.
