© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Lucilla LAETITIA; Laetitia
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing front, holding wreath in right hand and rudder set on ground in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA
Translation:
Laetitia.
Joy.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Lucilla (LAETITIA; Laetitia) coin is that it features a portrait of Lucilla, the daughter of Marcus Aurelius, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Laetitia, who was associated with happiness and prosperity. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD.
