Antoninianus - Diocletianus LAETITIA FVND; 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 | 285-289 |
| 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#305920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA FVND
-/-//XXIZ
Translation:
Laetitia Fundata.
Well founded rejoicing.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Diocletianus (LAETITIA FVND; Laetitia) coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Diocletian, who introduced a new system of coinage to combat inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. This coin, in particular, was minted during the period known as the "Laetitia" or "Happiness," which was a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the goddess Laetitia on the reverse, symbolizing the happiness and prosperity of the empire during this time.
