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Aureus - Pertinax LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II; Laetitia
193 year| Gold | 7 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pertinax (Publius Helvius Pertinax) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II
Unabridged legend: Laetitia temporum. Consul Secundum
Translation: Joyous times. Consul for the second time
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Pertinax coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pertinax, who was the first emperor to introduce a new standardized system of coinage, known as the "reform of Pertinax." This system introduced a new set of coin denominations, including the Aureus, which was equivalent to 25 silver denarii and was made of gold. The Aureus was the highest denomination coin in the Roman Empire at the time and was used for large transactions and as a store of value. The coin features an image of the goddess Laetitia on the reverse, which is why it's also known as the "Laetitia Aureus." Laetitia was the goddess of happiness, prosperity, and good fortune, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire under Pertinax's rule. Overall, the Aureus - Pertinax coin is a significant piece of history that showcases the economic and monetary reforms of the Roman Empire during Pertinax's reign, as well as the cultural and religious beliefs of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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