As - Faustina the Younger LAETITIA S C; Laetitia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing right, 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
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, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of Laetitia, the Roman goddess of happiness and prosperity. This coin was minted during Faustina's reign, which lasted from 161 to 176 AD, and was likely used as a symbol of her reign and the prosperity she brought to the Roman Empire.
