Denarius - Septimius Severus FELICITAS TEMPOR
| Silver | 2.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Corn-ears between two cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS TEMPOR
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.11–3.168 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FELICITAS TEMPOR) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas on the reverse side, which is quite unique as most Roman coins of that time depicted gods or emperors. Felicitas was the goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, and her presence on the coin may have been a nod to the prosperity and good fortune that Septimius Severus brought to the Roman Empire during his reign.