© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus LAETITIA FVND or LAETITIAE FVND; Laetitia
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA FVND or LAETITIAE FVND
-/B//XXI
Translation:
Laetitia Fundata.
Well founded rejoicing.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–4.34 g;Diameter varies: 20–22.86 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Tacitus coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained consistent in its design and quality, with the Antoninianus - Tacitus coin being a notable example. Its production and circulation demonstrate the resilience and adaptability of the Roman Empire's monetary system during a period of significant political and economic instability.
