Aureus - Philippus I LAETIT FVNDAT; Laetitia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| 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#282101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETIT FVNDAT
Translation:
Laetitia Fundata.
Established joy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Philippus I (LAETIT FVNDAT; Laetitia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Philip I, also known as Philip the Arab, who ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Laetitia, or Happiness, on the reverse side, which was a common motif during Philip's reign. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used as a means of exchange and a symbol of wealth and power.