Quinarius - Trebonianus Gallus FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 251-253 |
Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#283539 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA
Translation:
Felicitas Publica.
Good fortune of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Trebonianus Gallus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "happiness" or "good luck" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trebonianus Gallus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. The image of Felicitas on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and happiness of the Roman people during his reign.