© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger LAETITIA; Laetitia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA
Translation:
Laetitia.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.66–3.41 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Laetitia, the goddess of happiness and prosperity, on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Faustina the Younger. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
