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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVG
Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.12–4.18 g;Diameter varies: 16–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Laetitia, the Roman goddess of happiness and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the emperor Claudius II Gothicus was seeking to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among his subjects through the minting of this coin.
