Denarius - Caracalla FELICITAS TEMPOR; Felicitas
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Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 213 |
Value | 1 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#273358 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS TEMPOR
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (FELICITAS TEMPOR; Felicitas) (213) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver is interesting because it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who was revered as the embodiment of good luck and prosperity. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune that the Roman Empire enjoyed during the reign of Emperor Caracalla.