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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gallienus LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia
| Gold | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-257 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVGG
Translation:
Laetitia Duorum Augustorum.
Joy of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia) coin was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the goddess Laetitia, who represents happiness and prosperity, which suggests that the coin was intended to promote a sense of optimism and stability during a period of turmoil. Despite the challenges faced by the empire at the time, the coin's gold content and intricate design demonstrate the continued importance of the Roman Empire's currency and economy.
