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© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius - Gordian III FELICIT TEMP; Felicitas
| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 243-244 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT TEMP
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius coin featuring Gordian III is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last emperor of the "Year of the Six Emperors," a period of political instability in which multiple emperors were appointed and assassinated within a short span of time. Despite this, Gordian III's reign lasted for several years, and his coins, like the Quinarius, remain a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
