Antoninianus - Valerianus FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS AVGG
Translation:
Felicitas Duorum Augustorum.
Good fortune of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, also known as the "Felicitas" coin, was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerianus (253-260 AD) and features the image of the goddess Felicitas on the reverse side. Felicitas was the Roman goddess of good luck, happiness, and prosperity, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire under Valerianus' rule. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
