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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna LAETITIA; Laetitia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 2.475–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 18.2–19.35 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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design features Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Laetitia on the reverse (back side). Laetitia was the Roman goddess of happiness, prosperity, and good fortune, which was an appropriate choice for a coin that was meant to circulate throughout the empire and bring prosperity to its citizens.
