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Aurelianus - Sabinus Julianus FELICITAS TEMPORVM, S B
| Billon (.042 silver) | 3.29 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Pannonia (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Sabinus Iulianus (284-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-285 |
| Value | Aurelianus |
| Composition | Billon (.042 silver) |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#333413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left, holding short caduceus in right hand and a long sceptre with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS TEMPORVM
S B
XXI
Translation: The happy times
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The emperor Aurelianus, also known as Aurelian, was assassinated in 285 AD, and this coin was likely minted during the brief reign of his successor, Sabinus Julianus, who was also known as Julian. This period was marked by a series of usurpations, or attempts to seize power, in various parts of the empire, including Pannonia, where this coin was minted. Despite the political instability, the coin still bears the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, representing good luck or prosperity, suggesting that the people of Pannonia were hoping for a return to peace and stability.
