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Antoninianus - Tetricus I LAETITIA AVGG
| Billon (.025 silver) | 4.05 g | 19 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 (.025 silver) |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Laetitia standing facing, head to left, holding wreath and anchor
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVGG
Translation: Joy of the Emperor
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 standard circulation coin. Despite the political upheaval, the coinage issued by the Gallic Empire was of relatively high quality and featured intricate designs, such as the image of Laetitia, the Roman goddess of happiness and prosperity, on the reverse side of the Antoninianus. This coin is a rare surviving example of the currency used during this brief but significant period in Roman history.
