Sestertius - Valerianus (FELICITAS SAECVLI S C; Felicitas) (254-256) front Sestertius - Valerianus (FELICITAS SAECVLI S C; Felicitas) (254-256) back
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Sestertius - Valerianus FELICITAS SAECVLI S C; Felicitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
254-256
Value
Sestertius (⅛)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286043
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS SAECVLI S C

Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune of the ages. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Valerianus (FELICITAS SAECVLI S C; Felicitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. 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 Emperor Valerianus.