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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna LAETITIA; Laetitia
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and rudder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA
Translation:
Laetitia.
Joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.714–3.78 g;Diameter varies: 17.18–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (LAETITIA; Laetitia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of Laetitia, the goddess of happiness and prosperity. This coin was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire and remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
