Quinarius - Trebonianus Gallus (FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas) (251-253) front Quinarius - Trebonianus Gallus (FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas) (251-253) back
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Quinarius - Trebonianus Gallus FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#283540
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, leaning on column, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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 (FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who was revered as the embodiment of good luck, prosperity, and happiness. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Trebonianus Gallus.