© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Faustina the Younger LAETITIA S C; Laetitia
| Bronze | 11.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA S C
Translation:
Laetitia. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Younger, who was a powerful and influential Roman empress during the 2nd century AD. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and her efforts to promote the Roman Empire's prosperity and stability. The coin's design, which includes her portrait and the title "LAETITIA S C" (meaning "Laetitia, Senatus Consulto," or "Laetitia, by decree of the Senate"), reflects her prominent status and the respect she was accorded during her lifetime.
