Aureus - Gallienus LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | 257-258 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286759 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 minting process was overseen by the Roman Emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 253 to 268 AD. During his reign, the empire faced numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Aureus - Gallienus coin remained a stable and widely accepted form of currency throughout the empire, reflecting the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire at that time.