Constantine I TEMPORVM FELICITAS from Lyon...Happy Times

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  1. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Supporter

    I just won this fairly rare type that will probably be my last big purchase of the year. The reverse legend TEMPORVM FELICITAS translates as "Happy Times" and is a not so subtle attempt at some political propaganda. This coin was issued shortly after Maxentius went rogue and declared himself Emperor. Constantine was in an uneasy alliance with the other rulers -- Maximianus, Galerius and Maximinus II; so this type was also issued in their names. The "happy times" would not last long...at least for everyone besides Constantine.

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    Constantine I
    A.D. 307- 308
    Ӕ follis 25mm 7.3g
    IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
    TEMPORVM FELICITAS; Felicitas stg. l., leaning on caduceus and holding cornucopia.
    in ex. PLG
    RIC VI Lyon 283; Bastien 498
     
    Victor_Clark, Dec 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Handsome coin. Nice bit of remaining silvering. I’m not as much into Late Roman myself, but I like that piece.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Fantastic new addition, Victor. Not one I have seen too often with of for him either.
     
    Mat, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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