As - Julia Mamaea TEMPORVM FELICITAS; Felicitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mamaea, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; before, woman standing, holding sceptre; behind, Felicitas, standing, holding caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPORVM FELICITAS
Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Julia Mamaea coin is that it features the image of a woman, Julia Mamaea, who was a powerful and influential Roman empress during the 3rd century AD. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and her efforts to promote the welfare of the Roman people. The coin's design, which includes the image of Julia Mamaea and the inscription "TEMPORVM FELICITAS" (meaning "good fortune of the times"), reflects her significant role in Roman society and her contributions to the empire's prosperity during her reign.
