Antoninianus - Quintillus LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| 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#291612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVG
Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin, which features the image of Laetitia, was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been debased over time, and by the late 3rd century AD, it was estimated to contain only about 0.05% silver. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation and was widely accepted as a form of payment, highlighting the trust and reliance that people had in the Roman Empire's currency.