© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus TEMPORVM FEL; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.7 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPORVM FEL
Translation:
Temporum Felicitas.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.07–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 16.94–19.81 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which was a personification of good luck or happiness, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote feelings of prosperity and well-being among its citizens.
