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As - Philippus I FELICITAS TEMP S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 10.2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS TEMP S C
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum. Senatus Consultum.
Fortunate times. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.96–10.49 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote peace and prosperity throughout its territories. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin indicates that it was a widely circulating coin meant for everyday transactions, rather than a rare or commemorative coin.
