David Atherton Posted July 22 · Member Share Posted July 22 Probably the most common Felicitas variety ever struck for Vespasian are the dupondii dated COS V. Recently, I was able to acquire a less common COS VI issue of the type. Admittedly, it needs some cleaning, but I'll likely leave it alone ... I like the 'as found' look! Vespasian Æ Dupondius, 12.26g Rome mint, 75 AD Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG PM T P COS VI; Head of Vespasian, radiate, r. Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA; S C in field; Felicitas stg. l., with caduceus and cornucopiae RIC 818 (C). BMC 714. BNC 738. Ex Savoca Blue Auction 217, 15 June 2024, lot 787. Felicitas was by far the most common type struck on the dupondius during Vespasian's reign. Here she symbolises the abundance, happiness, and prosperity the emperor has brought to the empire. In hand. Please share your Felicitas coins! Thanks for looking! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted July 22 · Supporter Share Posted July 22 Nice, solid coin. I like the orichalcum color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted July 22 · Supporter Share Posted July 22 Gallienus, AD 253-268. Silvered Æ Antoninianus (22mm, 3.58g, 12h). Rome mint, struck AD 262. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG,; Radiate bust right. Rev: FELI-CITA AVG; Felicitas standing right, holding long caduceus and globe; T in field to left. Ref: RIC V 188; RSC 184. About Very Fine, some striking weakness, nice silvering. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted July 22 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 22 (edited) The short reign of Trebonianus Gallus and Volusianus was notable for the outbreak of a plague, which may have caused Hostilian's death, the invasion of the Sassanian Empire, and the raids of the Goths. Volusian was killed alongside his father in August 253 by their own soldiers, who were terrified of the forces of the usurper Aemilianus who were marching towards Rome. The forces of Valerian, who had stayed loyal to Gallus and Volusian, put an end to Aemilian's short reign. Volusian (251-253 A.D.) AE Sestertius, 26mm 16 grams, Rome mint Obverse: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, typical squared off flan and some scratches since ancient times Reverse: FELICITAS PVBLICA S-C, Felicitas standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus and sceptre. Reference: RIC 251a, Cohen 35, Sear 9786. Edited July 22 by Ancient Coin Hunter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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