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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Antoninianus - Valerianus FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas
| Silver | 3 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 255-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVGG
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Good fortune of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.13–4.776 g;Diameter varies: 19–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus and the goddess Felicitas on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Valerianus' reign, as the empire faced financial difficulties and struggled to maintain the value of its currency. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and interesting artifact from ancient Rome, offering insights into the empire's economy, politics, and religious beliefs during that time.
