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#293724
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG
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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 reverse side features the personification of Laetitia (Latitia), the Roman goddess of happiness and prosperity, which reflects the coin's aim to promote economic growth and well-being.