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Denarius - Diadumenian FELICITAS TEMPORVM; Felicitas
218 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 218 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae in right hand and long caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS TEMPORVM
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Temporum.
Translation: Fortunate times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Diadumenian coin featuring Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and prosperity, was minted during the reign of Emperor Macrinus in 218 AD. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not valued for its monetary worth but for its historical significance, as it represents a rare and unique representation of the Roman Empire's cultural and religious beliefs during that time.
