© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus TEMPORVM FELICITAS; Felicitas
| Silver | 3 g | 19 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPORVM FELICITAS
Unabridged legend: Temporum Felicitas.
Translation: Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.97–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.19 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. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign, and the image of Felicitas may have been a symbol of the emperor's attempts to promote peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
