Antoninianus - Galerius LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-294 |
| 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#306752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder or anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVGG
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Translation:
Laetitia Duorum Augustorum.
Joy of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius and the goddess Laetitia on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during the reign of Galerius, as part of a broader effort to debase the currency and pay for the empire's military campaigns. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design was copied by other cultures throughout Europe and Asia.