Antoninianus - Tacitus TEMPORVM FELICITAS; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Tacitus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "happiness" or "good luck" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Tacitus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 275 to 276 AD. The image of Felicitas on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and happiness of the Roman people during Tacitus' reign.
