© Institut für Klassische Archäologie der Universität Tübingen
© Institut für Klassische Archäologie der Universität Tübingen
Antoninianus - Gallienus LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia
| Silver | 4.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 266-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG
VIIC
Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus 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 Gallienus' reign, as part of a broader effort to debase the currency and pay for military campaigns and other expenses. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
