Antoninianus - Tacitus LETITIA TEMP; Laetitia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LETITIA TEMP
Translation:
Laetitia Temporum.
Joyous times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Tacitus in 275 AD, and it was the first coin to feature the image of a Roman empress, in this case, Tacitus' wife, Laetitia. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had typically featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures. The inclusion of Laetitia's image on the coin was seen as a way to promote the imperial family and reinforce the idea of a stable and prosperous Roman Empire under Tacitus' rule.
