Obverse © PL 50/1
Obverse © PL 50/1
Antoninianus - Tetricus I LAETITIA AVG N
272 year| Billon (.025 silver) | 1.80 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 272 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon (.025 silver) |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Laetitia standing frontally, head to the left, holding in her right hand a garland and in her left hand a cane.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVGN
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire, was established by the usurper Postumus in 260 AD and lasted until 274 AD. During this time, the empire issued its own coinage, including the Antoninianus, which was a denomination of coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD. Despite the political upheaval, the coinage of the Gallic Empire was known for its high quality and artistic style, and many of the coins issued during this period have survived to the present day as valuable collector's items.
