Obverse © PL 55/1
Obverse © PL 55/1
Antoninianus - Tetricus I LAETITIA AVGG
| Billon | 2.58 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 272-273 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.58 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Laetitia (Joy) standing frontally, head to the left, holding a garland in her right hand and a cane in her left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVGG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Laetitia, the Roman goddess of happiness and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Gallic Empire, which was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire that existed from 260 to 274 AD.
