As - Gallienus (LAETITIA AVG S C; Laetitia) (260-268) front As - Gallienus (LAETITIA AVG S C; Laetitia) (260-268) back
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As - Gallienus LAETITIA AVG S C; Laetitia

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
260-268
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289044
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LAETITIA AVG S C

Translation:
Laetitia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Bronze Standard circulation coin As - Gallienus (LAETITIA AVG S C; Laetitia) (260-268) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Laetitia on the reverse side. Laetitia was the goddess of gaiety, joy, and happiness, and her image on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and well-being of the Roman Empire during the reign of Gallienus.