© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Tacitus LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor on globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG
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Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia) is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 275-276 AD, a period marked by rampant inflation, corruption, and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of currency and trade.
