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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III LAETITIA AVG N; Laetitia
| Silver | 4.2 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-243 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and anchor set on ground in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVG N
Translation:
Laetitia Augusti Nostri.
Joy of our emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–6.06 g;Diameter varies: 2–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III and Laetitia was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman Emperor to issue coins with the traditional Roman gods and goddesses, before the shift to Christianity. This coin, in particular, features Laetitia, the goddess of happiness and prosperity, on the reverse, which suggests that the Roman Empire was still holding on to its pagan beliefs at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241-243) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Gordian III (LAETITIA AVG N; Laetitia) (241-243) coin.
