© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Diocletianus LAETITIA FVND; Laetitia
| Silver | 3.2 g | 20.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 3.111–3.3 g;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 the Roman goddess Laetitia (also known as Felicitas) on the reverse, which symbolizes happiness and good fortune. This is fitting, as the name Laetitia itself means "joy" or "happiness" in Latin. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been a way for the Roman Empire to promote a sense of prosperity and well-being among its citizens during a time of economic and political turmoil.
