© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Elagabalus LAETITIA PVBL; Laetitia
| Silver | 4.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA PVBL
Translation:
Laetitia Publica.
Joy of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.62–4.77 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 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 an 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 Elagabalus was seeking to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among his subjects through the minting of this coin.
