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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus TEMPORVM FELICITAS; Felicitas
| Silver | 3 g | 22 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 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMPORVM FELICITAS
A/A//-
Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2–3.96 g;Diameter varies: 21.14–23.39 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 coin featuring Tacitus is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Tacitus was a military leader who became emperor in 275 AD after the death of his father-in-law, Emperor Odaenathus. However, his reign was short-lived, as he was killed in 276 AD, and the coin was likely issued during this brief period. Despite the turmoil, the coin still bears the image of Felicitas, the goddess of good luck and prosperity, indicating a desire for peace and prosperity during a time of instability.
