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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Valerianus LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia
| Gold | 3.5 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-256 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285910 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.89–4.04 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Valerianus (LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-256 AD) and features the goddess Laetitia on the reverse side. Laetitia was the Roman goddess of happiness, prosperity, and good fortune, which makes this coin a symbol of the Roman Empire's prosperity during Valerian's reign.
