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Antoninianus - Probus LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVGVSTI; Laetitia
| Silver | 4.6 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or staff in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG or LAETITIA AVGVSTI
-/-//IIII
Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.24–4.97 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's design features the goddess Laetitia (Latitia) on the reverse, which symbolizes prosperity and abundance. The inclusion of Laetitia on the coin may have been a nod to Probus' efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and agriculture during his reign.
