Antoninianus - Diocletianus LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-288 |
| 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#305682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVGG
-/-//B
Translation:
Laetitia Duorum Augustorum.
Joy of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Diocletianus (LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia) coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD. This coin was specifically minted during the period of economic reform known as the "Edict on Maximum Prices" (Edictum de Pretiis Rerum Venalium) issued in 301 AD, which aimed to control inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. The coin's silver content was decreased during this time, and it was replaced with a copper-nickel alloy, making it one of the first coins to use a debased metal content. This change in metal content was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage made of pure silver and gold, and it marked a turning point in the history of Roman currency.