Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVG
Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina, also known as Laetitia, was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not as valuable as other coins made of gold or other precious metals, but it was still widely used for everyday transactions. The coin's design features an image of Cornelia Salonina on one side and the Roman goddess Laetitia on the other, symbolizing the emperor's desire to promote peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
