© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Volusianus FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA
Translation:
Felicitas Publica.
Good fortune of the public.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Volusianus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "happiness" or "good luck" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Volusianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. The image of Felicitas on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and happiness of the Roman people during his reign.
