Antoninianus - Gallienus LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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#288726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG
IV
Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Laetitia was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak emperors, internal power struggles, and external threats from barbarian invasions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this era, including the Antoninianus, remained a symbol of Roman power and influence.
