Antoninianus - Probus LAETITIA AVG N; Laetitia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#292664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG N
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Translation:
Laetitia Augusti Nostri.
Joy of our 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 (Happiness) standing left, holding a flower and a scepter, symbolizing the prosperity and well-being of the Roman people under Probus' rule. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the emperor's policies were aimed at bringing happiness and prosperity to the empire.
