Antoninianus - Probus (LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
276-282
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#293053
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG
-/-//XXIV

Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to promote the Roman Empire's agriculture and economy. The coin's design features the goddess Laetitia (Latitia) on the reverse, symbolizing prosperity and abundance, which was a common theme in Roman coinage during this period. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signifies the value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency during this time.